Uppsala facts for kids
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Uppsala
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Uppsala Cathedral in background of the Fyris river at night.
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 Uppsala
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden | |
| Province | Uppland | |
| County | Uppsala County | |
| Municipality | Uppsala Municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 48.79 km2 (18.84 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • City | 140,454 | |
| • Density | 2,878.75/km2 (7,455.9/sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 187,541 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
75x xxx
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| Area code(s) | +46(0) 18 | |
Uppsala is a city in Sweden. It is the 4th biggest city in Sweden, and the center of the Church of Sweden.
The city is home to the well-known student residential area of Flogsta. It is the largest student residence in the city. It is also known for the 'Flogsta scream'. At 10 pm every evening, students scream their frustrations from windows and balconies.
Images for kids
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Map of Uppsala from 1770
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Stora Torget (town square): The building in the background is the Nordbankshuset.
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The Botanical Garden at Uppsala Castle.
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Uppsala Castle
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Carl Linnaeus, scientist
See also
In Spanish: Upsala para niños
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