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MalmO[mAl´mO] Pronunciation Key, city (1990 pop. 223,660), capital of MalmOhus co., S Sweden, on the Oresund opposite Copenhagen. Sweden's third largest city, it is a major naval and commercial port and an industrial center. Manufactures include textiles, clothing, metal goods, processed food, and cement. There are also shipyards and machine shops. Founded in the 12th cent., MalmO was an important trade and shipping center during the Hanseatic period. It was usually a Danish possession until it passed to Sweden in 1658 with Skane prov. MalmOhus castle (begun 1434) is a museum. Other noteworthy buildings include the city hall (1546) and St. Peter's Church (14th cent.). It is connected by a bridge and tunnel link (opened 2000) to Copenhagen.
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