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Ornskoldsvik, Sweden

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Location

The Resume

    (1842- )
    Located in Västernorrland County
    Located in the province of Ångermanland
    Population is 32,953 as of the 2017 census
    40th largest city in Sweden
    Incorporated as a city in 1894

Why Ornskoldsvik, Sweden might be annoying:

    It has a lot of vowels and umlauts in its name, that many local residents prefer to call it O-vik.
    It is predominantly an industrial town.
    It lost its status as a port city when it joined the European Union.
    It has extremely harsh winters, along with cool and cloudy summers.
    In addition to its harsh climate, it gets dark here early, as a result of its location near the Arctic Circle.
    The majority of North American people who have heard of it are hockey fans.

Why Ornskoldsvik, Sweden might not be annoying:

    The first activity here took place during the Nordic Bronze Age.
    It was the first city to host the Paralympic Winter Games (1976).
    Its climate made it a popular destination for ice hockey and skiing.
    It is home to the storied MoDo hockey team.
    It was the test city for the first ethanol-fueled vehicle.
    Its location along the coast made it a popular destination for beaches in the summer months.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying