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Westmannia

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

Västmanland

 

Land Svealand
Counties

Västmanland County
Örebro County

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: 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

Chartered cities before 1971:

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

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.

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