Founded in the late 1200s, Malmö originally belonged to Denmark, only becoming Swedish in 1658. Today, the city is home to over 316,000 people, a true melting pot of cultures, with residents hailing from over 170 countries.

Why is Skåne Swedish?

Sweden as a country has formally existed since roughly the 10th century. However, Skane was not part of Sweden until the 17th century, when the treaty of Roskilde was signed. ... Many in Skane, then, have long held that the Swedish central government is the enemy.

When did Skåne become Swedish?

Scania, eventually became an official part of Sweden after a treaty in Stockholm of 3 July 1720, although Scania had been divided into two counties, Malmöhus County (labeled after the Castle Malmöhus) and Kristianstad County already in the year before.