Sweden is the largest country among the Nordic countries, but there are only about nine million inhabitants so there is plenty of space for everyone! In the far south is Skåne, Sweden’s richest farming region, with endless plains, gently rolling hills, long sandy beaches, soughing groves and blazing meadows.

Unlike most other European nations, Sweden has plenty of priceless luxuries to offer, such as clean air, fresh water and vast areas of virgin wilderness – open and accessible to all.

The population is virtually bilingual as most Swedes also speak English, and many also speak a third language.

Malmö is the hub of the Skåne region and Sweden’s third largest city and the commercial centre of southern Sweden. Approximately 290.000 people live in Malmö.

The Danish capital Copenhagen is less than half an hour away and connected by a mighty bridge which opened in 2000.  Malmö is situated only 20 minutes by train from Copenhagen Airport in Denmark. The airport is connected to Malmö by the Öresund Bridge and trains run around the clock between Malmö Central Station and the airport. Yet you are close to beautiful beaches and areas of unspoiled nature in which you can enjoy all the benefits of open-air life.

Malmö is a mixture of many different parts. More than one in four residents in the city are of foreign origin and speak some 100 languages and belong to 164 different nationalities.

You will find an old historical centre with a commercial mix of old and new. Malmö was given municipal privileges in 1352. In those days, Malmö was a part of Denmark and the inhabitants were fisherman and farmers.

The region of Skåne (Scania), to which Malmö belongs, did not become a part of Sweden until 1658. The modern development of the city dates from the late 18th century, when a proper harbour was constructed in Malmö. Since then the city has been growing constantly.

Malmö University is Sweden’s latest venture in the field of higher education.

The city offers a variety of old buildings and places. At Stortorget (the Main Square) you will find Malmö Town Hall, the 16th century home of a former Danish mayor.

The equestrian statue, also at Stortorget, is of king Karl X Gustav, who made Malmö a part of Sweden. The majestic church of St Peter dates back to the 14th century and the days of the Hanseatic League.

Lilla Torg (the Little Square) boasts many beautifully restored houses as well as a vibrant night-life.

Source: http://aworldworthlivingin.se/practical-information/malmo/