Wermelandia

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. \n

\n\n\n Värmland \n\n Land Svealand\n County \nVärmland County\n Area 18,204 km² \n Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin\n Chickweed wintergreen Skogstjärna Trientalis europaea\n Provincial animal Wolf\n Provincial bird Red-throated Diver\n Provincial fish Smelt\n \n

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County

\nFor 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

\nMain article: History of Wermelandia Chartered cities before 1971:

• Arvika (1911)\n*Filipstad (1611)\n*Hagfors (1950)\n*Karlskoga (1940)\n*Karlstad (1584)\n*Kristinehamn (1642)\n*Säffle (1951)

Eastern Wermelandia traditionally belongs to the mining district of Bergslagen.

Geography

\nMain article: Geography of Wermelandia

• Highest mountain: Granberget at Höljes 701 meters \n*Largest lake: Vänern

Culture

\nMain article: Culture of Wermelandia

Heraldry

\nMain 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

\nSince 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title.\n* Prince Carl Adolf (1798)\n* Crown Prince Gustaf (from his birth in 1858 until he became King in 1907)\n* Prince Carl Philip (1979-)

External links

\n*Värmland - Tourist site \nCategory:Provinces of Sweden\nCategory:Värmland\n