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Westrogothia (Västergötland) is a historical Province (landskap) in the southwest of Sweden. It borders Bahusia, Dalia, Wermelandia, Nericia, Ostrogothia, The provinces or landskap were the subdivision of Sweden until 1634, when they were replaced by counties in a reform, led by Axel Oxenstierna, that still remains in force in Sweden proper. ... The Kingdom of Sweden (Swedish: Konungariket Sverige listen) is a Nordic country in Scandinavia, in Northern Europe. ... Bahusia, or Bohuslän, is a historical Sweden. ... Dalia or Dalsland, is a historical Province or landskap in the south west of Sweden. ... Wermelandia, or Värmland, is a historical province or landskap in the west of middle Sweden. ... Nericia, also Nerike or Närke, is a historical Province or landskap in middle Sweden. ...

Smalandia and Hallandia. It is also bounded by the lakes Vättern and Vänern, as well as the sea at the City of Gothenburg. Sweden was historically divided into four Lands or Landsdelar: Götaland Svealand Norrland Österland Götaland and Svealand were once rival kingdoms before being united under one Crown by Svealand. ... A County, or Län, is an administrative and political subdivision of Sweden. ... Västra Götaland County, or Västra Götalands län is a County or län on the western coast of Sweden. ... This article explains the meaning of area as a physical quantity. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Swedish (svenska listen?) is a Scandinavian language language spoken predominantly in Sweden, Finland and Åland by over 8 million native speakers. ... Latin - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... Genera Grus Anthropoides Balearica Bugeranus Cranes are large, long-legged and long-necked birds of the order Gruiformes, and family Gruidae. ... Smalandia (Småland, literally Small Countries) is a historical Province (landskap) in southern Sweden. ... Hallandia (Halland) is a historical Province (landskap) on the western coast of Sweden. ... Lake Vättern Vättern is the second largest lake (by surface area) in Sweden, after lake Vänern. ... Lake Vänern Vänern is the largest lake in Sweden, and the third largest lake in Europe, covering an area of 5,655 km². Its main tributary is Klarälven, which flows into the lake near the city of Karlstadt. ... Gothenburg (Swedish: Göteborg [jøːtəbɔrj]) is a city and a municipality on the western coast of Sweden, in the County of Västra Götaland. ...

Population

The population of Westrogothia is 1,198,806 as of 2004. It distrubutes over four counties as follows:

County

For current affairs see: Västra Götaland County Västra Götaland County, or Västra Götalands län is a County or län on the western coast of Sweden. ...

In 1999 the Skaraborg County, Älvsborg County and Gothenburg and Bohus County were merged into the current Västra Götaland County. The province of Westrogothia is virtually fitted inside the boundaries of the new county, where the main exceptions are the Municipalities of Habo and Mullsjö which are now in the Jönköping County. Skaraborg County, or Skaraborgs län, was a county of Sweden until December 31, 1998 when it was merged with the counties of Gothenburg and Bohus and Älvsborg to form the county of Västra Götaland. ... Älvsborg County, or Älvsborgs län, was a county of Sweden until December 31, 1998 when it was merged with the counties of Gothenburg and Bohus and Skaraborg to form the county of Västra Götaland. ... Gothenburg and Bohus County, or Göteborgs och Bohus län, was a County of Sweden until December 31, 1998 when it was merged with the counties of Skaraborg and Älvsborg to form the county of Västra Götaland. ... Habo is a municipality in Jönköping County, in southern Sweden. ... Jönköping County, or Jönköpings län is a County or län in southern Sweden. ...

Västra Götaland County, or Västra Götalands län is a County or län on the western coast of Sweden. ... Jönköping County, or Jönköpings län is a County or län in southern Sweden. ... Halland County, or Hallands län, is a County or län on the western coast of Sweden. ... Örebro County, or Örebro län,, is a County or län in middle Sweden. ...

History

Main article: History of Westrogothia These are lists of the chartered cities or städer and the historical districts or härader of the historical province of Westrogothia in Sweden. ...

The province of Västergötland represents the heartland of Götaland, one of the constituent petty kingdoms before the unification into one Swedish kingdom in the Middle Ages (see Geatish kings). Geatish kings existed since the provinces of Götaland/Gautland/Geatland are considered to have been more or less independent with their own petty kings. ...

Geography

Westrogothia was historically divided into chartered cities and into hundreds. This is a list of cities, towns, and market towns (köpings) in Sweden, that held their town privileges (Stadsprivilegium) by Royal Charter or by being established since ancient times. ... A hundred is an administrative division which historically was used to divide a larger region into smaller geographical units. ...

Cities

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Hundreds

Västergötland is geographically bounded by the two largest Swedish lakes Vänern and Vättern. Ale Hundred, or Ale härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Askim Hundred, or Askims härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Barne Hundred, or Barne härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Bollebygd Hundred, or Bollebygds härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Hisingen Eastern Hundred, or Östra Hisings härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Flundre Hundred, or Flundre härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Gudhem Hundred, or Gudhems härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Kind Hundred, or Kinds härad, was a hundred divided between Hallandia, Smalandia and Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Kinne Hundred, or Kinne härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Kinne Quarter Hundred, or Kinnefjärdings härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Kulling Hundred, or Kullings härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Laske Hundred, or Laske härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Mark Hundred, or Marks härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Mo Hundred, or Mo härad, was a hundred divided between Smalandia and Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Scanians Hundred, or Skånings härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Vadsbo Hundred, or Vadsbo härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Valle Hundred, or Valle härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Vartofta Hundred, or Vartofta härad, was a hundred divided between Smalandia and Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Veden Hundred, or Vedens härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Vilske Hundred, or Vilske härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Viste Hundred, or Viste härad, was a hundred of Westrogothia in Sweden. ... Lake Vänern Vänern is the largest lake in Sweden, and the third largest lake in Europe, covering an area of 5,655 km². Its main tributary is Klarälven, which flows into the lake near the city of Karlstadt. ... Lake Vättern Vättern is the second largest lake (by surface area) in Sweden, after lake Vänern. ...

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Culture

In Westrogothia the Götaland dialect of Swedish is spoken. The dialect has several varieties like the ones spoken in Gothenburg and Sjuhärad, but the main dialectal variety is the Western Götaland dialect, or Västgötska. "Västergötland", literally means Western Götaland. Swedish (svenska listen?) is a Scandinavian language language spoken predominantly in Sweden, Finland and Åland by over 8 million native speakers. ... Gothenburg (Swedish: Göteborg [jøːtəbɔrj]) is a city and a municipality on the western coast of Sweden, in the County of Västra Götaland. ...

Heraldry

Westrogothia was granted its arms at the time of the funeral of Gustav I of Sweden in 1560. The province is also a duchy and the arms can be represented with the dukal coronet. Blazon: "Per bend sinister Sable and Or, a Lion rampant counterchanged langued and armed Gules between two Mullets Argent in the Sable field." Gustav I of Sweden, Gustav Vasa or Gustav Eriksson Vasa (1496 - 1560), became king of Sweden in 1523 and was the first monarch of the house of Vasa. ... Events February 27 - The Treaty of Berhick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation of Scotland The first tulip bulb was brought from Turkey to the Netherlands. ...

Dukes of Westrogothia

Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title. Events February 17 - First partition of Russia and Prussia, later including Austria May - Watauga Association formed in East Tennessee as the first independent Anglo-American government. ...

For other Swedish Princes with the name Carl, please refer to the list at Prince Carl of Sweden Prince Carl of Sweden and Norway, Oscar Carl Vilhelm (February 27, 1861 - October 24, 1951), Duke of Westrogothia, was the third son of King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway. ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Global Metrics Human security Major Armed Conflicts: Total Deaths in Battle: 700,000 people Violent Deaths caused by Government (Other than War): Violent Deaths caused by other humans: Juvenile Violent Crime: Political security Nations Holding Multi-party Elections: Percentage Living under a Fully Democratic System of Governance: Free Countries: Percentage... HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria, Victoria Ingrid Alice Desirée, (born July 14, 1977), Duchess of Westregothia, is the heir apparent of Sweden, being the first-born child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and his commoner Queen Silvia. ...

See also

Husaby, near Kinnekulle, is a village in the province of Westrogothia, Sweden. ...

External links

Categories: Provinces of Sweden | Westrogothia The provinces or landskap were the subdivision of Sweden until 1634, when they were replaced by counties in a reform, led by Axel Oxenstierna, that still remains in force in Sweden proper. ... The Realm of Sweden or Svenska väldet is a term that historically was used to comprise all the territories under the control of the Swedish monarchs. ... National motto: ? Official language Swedish Capital Mariehamn Governor Peter Lindbäck Premier Roger Nordlund Total Area - Land - Water 6,784 km² 1,527 km² 5,258 km² Population - Total (2002) - Density 26,257 17. ... Angermannia, or Ångermanland, is a historical Sweden. ... Bahusia, or Bohuslän, is a historical Sweden. ... Blechingia (Blekinge) is a historical Sweden. ... Dalecarlia, or Dalarna, is a historical Province or landskap in the west of middle Sweden. ... Dalia or Dalsland, is a historical Province or landskap in the south west of Sweden. ... Finland Proper, Varsinais-Suomi or Egentliga Finland, is a historical province in south western Finland. ... Gestricia, or Gästrikland, is a historical Province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden. ... Gotlandia, or Gotland, a historical Province or landskap, of Sweden. ... Hallandia (Halland) is a historical Province (landskap) on the western coast of Sweden. ... Helsingia, or Hälsingland, is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. ... Herdalia, or Härjedalen, is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. ... Jemtia, or Jämtland (or simply Jamtland as it is known by its local dialect), is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. ... Finnish Karelia, historically also Swedish Karelia or Carelia, is a historical province in eastern Finland. ... Laponia, or Lappland, was a historical Province or landskap in the extreme north of Sweden. ... Medelpadia, or Medelpad, is a historical Province or landskap in north of Sweden. ... Nericia, also Nerike or Närke, is a historical Province or landskap in middle Sweden. ... Nylandia, Nyland or Uusimaa is a historical province in the south of Finland. ... Oelandia (Öland) is a historical Province (landskap) of Sweden. ... Ostrobothnia, Österbotten (literally East (of) Bottom / the Gulf of Bothnia) or Pohjanmaa (literally Bottom land / soil / ground), is a historical province to the north in Finland. ... Satakunda (Satakunta) is a historical province in south western Finland. ... Savonia, Savolax or Savo, is a historical province in the south of Finland. ... Scania (Skåne) is the southernmost historical Province (landskap) of Sweden. ... Smalandia (Småland, literally Small Countries) is a historical Province (landskap) in southern Sweden. ... Sudermannia or Södermanland, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. ... Tavastia, Tavastland or Häme, is a historical province in the south of Finland. ... Uplandia, or Uppland, is a historical Province or Landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden. ... Wermelandia, or Värmland, is a historical province or landskap in the west of middle Sweden. ... Westmannia, or Västmanland, is a historical Province or landskap in middle Sweden. ... Westrobothnia, or Västerbotten, is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. ... Sweden was historically divided into four Lands or Landsdelar: Götaland Svealand Norrland Österland Götaland and Svealand were once rival kingdoms before being united under one Crown by Svealand. ... Norrland is a historical land of Sweden. ... Svealand is a historical region of Sweden. ... Österland, or Österlanden, is a historical land of Sweden. ...

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