The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07.
Lidköping
(ld´chö´´png) (KEY) , city (1990 pop. 22,010), Skaraborg co., S Sweden, a port on Lake Vänern; chartered 1446. It has an important porcelain industry, in addition to machine shops and match factories. Nearby is Läckö castle (13th17th cent.).