Kalmar nation, Uppsala explained

Kalmar Nation
University:Uppsala University
Location:Svartmangatan 3
732 12 Uppsala
Name Latin:Natio Calmariensis
Abbreviation:N/A
Established:1663
Head Label:Inspektor
Head Link:Inspektor
Head:Maria Selmer
Membership:approx 1300

Kalmar nation is one of the thirteen student nations (student society) at Uppsala university in Sweden. It is named for the city of Kalmar.

Kalmar nation was founded in 1663 when the old Smålands nation split into two; Kalmar representing eastern Småland and the island of Öland, and Wexiö nation representing the west of Småland.

Kalmar nation currently has around 1,700 members and is considered a somewhat 'alternative' nation, focusing on live music, providing for vegetarian and vegan diets, and regularly hosting a night clubs.

Inspektors

Kalmar nation