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Westmannia

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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.

Västmanland
Image:Västmanland.png
LandSvealand
Counties Västmanland County
Örebro County
Area8,363 km²
Provincial flower
- Swedish
- Latin
Mistletoe
Mistel
Viscum album
Provincial animalRoe deer
Provincial birdCrested tit
Provincial fishPike-perch
Image:svpmap_västmanland.png

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

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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