Westmannia
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Westmannia, or Västmanland, is a historical province or landskap in middle Sweden. It borders to Sudermannia, Nericia, Wermelandia, Dalecarlia and Uplandia. There is also a County of Västmanland.

Västmanland Land Svealand Counties Västmanland Örebro Area 8,363 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin Mistletoe Mistel Viscum album Provincial animal Roe deer Provincial bird Crested tit Provincial fish Pike-perch

County

For current affairs see: The Counties of Västmanland or Örebro

The province of Westmannia is divided upon the County of Västmanland, occupying the eastern half and the County of Örebro, which is claiming the western half.

History

Main article: History of Westmannia

Chartered cities before 1971:

• Arboga (12th century)
• Fagersta (1944)
• Köping (1474)
• Lindesberg (1643)
• Nora (1643)
• Sala (1624)
• Västerås (approximately 990)

Western Västmanland traditionally belonged to the mining district of Bergslagen.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Westmannia

• Highest mountain: Älvhöjden 422 meters
• Largest lake: Mälaren
• National parks: Färnebofjärden

Culture

Main article: Culture of Westmannia

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Westmannia

Arms granted in 1560. The arms is represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Argent, in base tripple Mount Azure issuant from each Flames Gules."

Dukes of Westmannia

Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title.

• Prince Erik (1889-1918)

External links

• Västmanland.se

The original article can be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westmannia.
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