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Angermannia

Angermannia, or Ångermanland, is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. It borders to Medelpadia, Jemtia, Laponia, Westrobothnia and the Gulf of Bothnia.


Ångermanland
Coat of Arms
Land Norrland
County Västernorrland County
Area 19,800 km²
Provincial flower
- Swedish
- Latin
Wild pansy
Styvmorsviol
Viola Tricolor
Provincial animal Beaver
Map
Map highlighting the location of Angermannia



Counties

For current affairs see: Counties of Västernorrland, Västerbotten or Jämtland

The province of Angermannia is divided between Västernorrland County, which comprises the heartland with minor parts in Västerbotten County and the Jämtland County.

History

Main article: History of Angermannia

In 1721 Härnösand was burned to the ground by the Russian navy.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Angermannia

Angermannia was historically divided into chartered cities and districts.

Cities

Districts

Facts

  • Highest mountain: Bunkfjället 740 meters
  • Largest lake: Tåsjön
  • National parks: Skuleskogen

The coast line on the Gulf of Bothnia, called the "High Coast", has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The land still rises at the rate of about one centimetre per year, as an effect of the last ice age that ended in the 7th millennium BC.

Culture

Main article: Culture of Angermannia


Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Angermannia

The arms is represented showing a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Azure three Salmons nainaint Argent finned Gules, the middle one counternainaint."

External links

  • Mid Sweden - Official tourist site for Ångermanland & Medelpad




Last updated: 10-24-2004 05:10:45