Its capital is the city of Växjö. While Kronoberg is an inland county, the southernmost fringes are about 20 km from the coastline.

Province

Geographically, Kronoberg County is situated in the southern part of the province of Småland. It received its present borders in 1687 when Jönköping County was separated from the former Jönköping and Kronoberg County.