-Attractive coastline
The Swedish west coast is an attractive area for both local citizens and tourists. In the last ten years, the municipalities along the coast have experienced a sharp rise in both number of citizens and tourists.

-Strong engineering sector
A strong and knowledge intensive engineering sector makes the Gothenburg region a true technology center in Scandinavia. The region is the home for numerous globally successful corporations such as Volvo, SKF and AstraZeneca´s R&D activities.

-Scandinavia´s leading export region
In an age of expanding international trade, the Gothenburg region has positioned itself as the leading export region in Scandinavia and is highly competitive.

-Top creativity ranking
Scientifically, Sweden ranks highest on the prestigious Richard Florida´s Global Creativity Index. The Gothenburg region is one of the leading creative centers in Sweden with a highly developed service sector and powerful force in the cultural- and creative industries.

-Growing market for retail and offices
The Gothenburg region has seen a strong growth in retail businesses and number of offices. Swedish and foreign investors have invested heavily in the region.

-Knowledge intensive region
The Gothenburg region is the second most innovative region in Europe (Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2006). Today, the Gothenburg region has more than 60 000 university students, helping to create wealth of available knowledge.

-The logistic hub of Scandinavia
The Port of Gothenburg is the largest port in Scandinavia, enabling Gothenburg to position itself as one of the best logistic locations in Europe.

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