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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. | |
Map highlighting the location of Westmannia |
County
For current affairs see: Västmanland County or Örebro County
Westmannia is divided upon Västmanland County, occupying the eastern half and Örebro County, which is claiming the western half.
History Main article: History of Westmannia
Western Västmanland traditionally belonged to the mining district of Bergslagen.
Geography Main article: Geography of Westmannia
Westmannia was historically divided into chartered cities and districts. Within Bergslagen they were called mountain districts, and in the rest of the province hundreds.
Cities
Districts
Facts - Highest mountain: Älvhöjden 422 meters
- Largest lake: Mälaren
- National parks: Färnebofjärden
Culture Main article: Culture of Westmannia
Engelsberg Ironworks is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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.
External links - Västmanland (http://www.vastmanland.se/) - Tourist site
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