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Wermelandia, or Värmland, is a historical province or landskap in the west of middle Sweden. It borders to Westrogothia, Dalia, Dalecarlia, Westmannia and Nericia. It is also bounded by Norway in the east.
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Map highlighting the location of Wermelandia
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Population
The population of Wermelandia is 312,966 as of 2004. It distrubutes over three counties as follows:
County
For current affairs see: Värmland County
Wermelandia has virtually the same boundaries as Värmland County. The main exception is a smaller part to the south east which belongs to the Örebro County.
History
Main article: History of Wermelandia
Eastern Wermelandia traditionally belongs to the mining district of Bergslagen.
Geography
Main article: Geography of Wermelandia
Wermelandia was historically divided into chartered cities and districts. One district formed part of Bergslagen and was a mountain district, and all the other districts were hundreds.
Cities
Districts
Facts
Culture
Main article: Culture of Wermelandia
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Wermelandia
Arms granted in 1560, and revised in 1567 to the current one, with later minor revisions. The arms is represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Argent, an Eagle displayed Azure beaked, langued and membered Gules."
Dukes of Wermelandia
Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title.
External links
- Värmland (http://www.varmland.se/) - Tourist site
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