Facts About Helsingborg
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Helsingborg is one of the oldest cities of what is now Sweden. It has been the site of permanent settlement officially since 21 May 1085.
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On 20 October 1811 Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, Marshal of France, and crown prince-elect of Sweden took his first step on Swedish soil in Helsingborg on his journey from Paris to Stockholm.
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The Population of Helsingborg is 147,734, as of 2019.
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Helsingborg exhibition of 1955, also known as H55, was a BIE recognized world’s fair held in Helsingborg, Sweden held between 10 June and 28 August 1955.
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It was first mentioned as a town in 1085 and was of great military and political importance during the Middle Ages because of its strong fortress.
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Helsingborg is the 2nd biggest city in Skane.
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Helsingborg located 56.05 latitudes and 12.69 longitudes and it is situated at an elevation 13 meters above sea level.
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Helsingborg Marathon was first held in 2014, it’s now one of the biggest in Sweden.