Westmannia - Definition and Overview

Westmannia, or Västmanland, is a historical Province or landskap in middle Sweden. It borders to Sudermannia, Nericia, Wermelandia, Dalecarlia and Uplandia.

Västmanland Land Svealand County Västmanland County Örebro County Area 8,363 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin Mistletoe Mistel Viscum album Provincial animal Roe deer

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

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

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.

• Prince Erik (1889-1918)

External links

• Västmanland (http://www.vastmanland.se/) - Tourist site