Vermland
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. There is futhermore a County of Värmland.
County
For current affairs see: County of Värmland
The province of Wermelandia has virtually the same boundaries as the County of Värmland. The main exception is a smaller part to the south east which belongs to the County of Örebro.
History
Main article: History of Wermelandia
Chartered cities before 1971:
Eastern Wermelandia traditionally belongs to the mining district of Bergslagen.
Geography
Main article: Geography of Wermelandia
- Highest mountain: Granberget at Höljes 701 meters
- Larget lake: Vänern
Culture
Main article: Culture of Wermelandia
Heraldry
Main 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
Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title.
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