Karlsborg Municipality
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Sauna on the lake Vättern, picture taken in Karlsborg.
Karlsborg is a Municipality in Västra Götaland County, in western Sweden. The municipality covers an area of 433.0 km². Of the total population of 7100, 3559 are male, and 3541 are female. The population density of the community is 16 inhabitants per km².
The town of Karlsborg was established and grew due to the construction of Karlsborg Fortress, during the 19th century. According to the principles of a central defense, the fortress was designated as the reserve capital of Sweden in the event of war.
Tiveden National Park is partly situated within the municipality.
External links
- Karlsborg (http://www.karlsborg.se/) - Official site
- Karlsborg Fortress (http://www.karlsborgsfastning.se/)Template:Sweden-geo-stub