New bridge connects two countries. Bridge sits between Sweden and Denmark. People call it Oresund Bridge.
Bridge is big. It has two parts. First part is road. Second part is train track. Cars drive on top. Trains go below.
Construction took years. Engineers finished in 1999. Bridge is 8 kilometers long. It connects city Malmo to city Copenhagen.
Travelers like bridge. It makes trip fast. Before, people used boats. Boats take long time. Now, people drive across in minutes.
Bridge design is smart. It starts as bridge. Then it goes into tunnel. Tunnel goes under sea. This helps ships pass. Ships stay safe.
Nature likes bridge too. Engineers built bridge to protect fish. Water flows well. Plants grow near bridge.
Many people use bridge daily. They live in one country. They work in other country. Bridge helps them earn money. It helps them see family.
Travel is easy now. You need passport to cross. You pay fee to drive. Money pays for bridge care.
Oresund Bridge is symbol. It shows countries can work together. It brings people closer. It makes world feel smaller.
Do you have a big bridge in your country?