The price of iron ore - Relocating an entire city in Sweden | DW Documentary

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A church that "migrates” to a new location kilometers away. A key event in the relocation of the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. As iron ore mining encroaches on its territory, large parts of the city are being forced to make way.

Many buildings are being demolished, and the city center now consists largely of new construction. Leaving many residents of Kiruna unhappy.

For several years now, St…

A church that "migrates” to a new location kilometers away. A key event in the relocation of the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. As iron ore mining encroaches on its territory, large parts of the city are being forced to make way.

Many buildings are being demolished, and the city center now consists largely of new construction. Leaving many residents of Kiruna unhappy.

For several years now, St…

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