Thursday, October 01, 2015

Sweden: Luleå

Luleå is a city on the coast of northern Sweden, and the capital of Norrbotten County, the northernmost county in Sweden. The city is located about 110 km south of the Arctic Circle and has about 47,000 inhabitants. Luleå has the seventh biggest harbor in Sweden for shipping goods. It has a large steel industry and is a center for extensive research. Luleå University of Technology is Sweden’s first technology university and the northernmost university in Sweden.

The Gammelstad Church Town in Luleå is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.



Stamp:
King Carl XVI and Queen Silvia (from a set of two) - Issued: 15-01-2015 with Priority label


Thanks to Anna for this nice card!

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