Dalecarlia
Dalecarlia, or Dalarna, is a historical Province or landskap in the east of middle Sweden. It borders to Herdalia, Helsingia, Gestricia, Westmannia and Wermelandia. It is also bounded by Norway in the east.
County
For current affairs see: Dalarna County
Dalecarlia has virtually the same boundaries as Dalarna County. The main exception is a smaller part to the north which belongs to Gävleborg County.
History
Main article: History of Dalecarlia
Chartered cities before 1971:
Geography
Main article: Geography of Dalecarlia
The southern part consists of plains, with several mines, most notably copper, traditionally forming part of Bergslagen. The northern part is mountainous.
Culture
Main article: Culture of Dalecarlia
A famous symbol of the province is the Dala horse or Dalahästen, a painted and decorated wooden horse. The Vasa race, a cross country skiing race over 85 km, is held annually, on the first Sunday of March, between Sälen and Mora, in commemoration of King Gustav I of Sweden of the House of Vasa.
Notable natives
Main article: List of Swedes
Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title.
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Dalecarlia
Arms granted in 1560, the use of two crossed arrows as a symbol precedes this. The province is also a duchy and the arms is represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Azure, two Dalecarlian Arrows Or in saltire point upwards pointed Argent and in chief a Crown of the first."
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