Partner name: Kommunforbundet Vasternorrland
Region: Mellersta Norrland
Country: Sweden
Website: http://www.y.komforb.se/
Reference person: Charlie Wallin

FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT THE REGION

Country: Sweden
Total land area: 21.700 km2
Population: 244.000
Population density: 11 per km2
GDP of Region: EUR 7.000 million
GDP per capita: EUR 27.200
Main Cities: Ånge, Sundsvall, Timrå, Härnösand, Kramfors, Sollefteå, Örnsköldsvik.
Main Industries: Paper, pulp, wood products, chemical products and hydropower.
Regional NUTS status: NUTS 3
Objective Status: Objective 1
Region Description:

• Västernorrland is among the leading counties in Sweden as regards per capita production of goods and services.
• Västernorrland lies in the middle of Sweden and in the middle of Scandinavia and is easily accessible with three airports and a high-speed train from the south.
• The region has a broadband network that reaches up to 95% of the households in some communities.
• The highly productive base industries are being complemented by new industries such as IT, Biotechnology and Logistics.
• Västernorrland invests most on culture per inhabitant in the country.