GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN Chicago’s Sister City Since 1987
Committee Chair: Agneta Rosenberg
ABOUT GOTHENBURG – Fast Facts
Mayor: Annelie Hulthén Country: Sweden Country Location: Northern Europe, between Finland and Norway Country Population: 9 million City Population: 500,000 Geography: Located on the southwestern coast of Sweden and the country’s largest seaport. History: Founded in the 11th century by Vikings, Gothenburg was built by workers recruited from Holland, hence the many canals that thread the city. In 1621 King Gustav II Adolph granted a charter and Gothenburg became a free port. Industry: Automobile manufacturing, brewing and cabinetmaking Did you know? The City of Göteborg International Environment Prize is awarded annually and the city hosts the annual International Science Festival, with themes such as “music,” “time,” and “life and medicine,” to bring science to the public. Flag Description: The cross is taken from Denmark’s flag. The yellow and blue colors are taken from the national arms.
PAST GOTHENBURG – CHICAGO PROGRAMS
2010 January
Volta Elementary Principal Ted Johnson and teachers visited Gothenburg.
March 19
The Swedish American Museum of Chicago and the Gothenburg Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International held the opening of the "Sweden Through My Glasses" exhibit.
On May 26, 2010, Agneta Rosenberg of Chicago was officially appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley as the chair of the Gothenburg Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International.
Rosenberg, a native of Sweden, is the president and founder of Interim Ventures that assists Swedish IT and Internet companies to reduce time and expense to the U.S. [...]
