WermelandiaWermelandia, 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.
CountyFor 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. HistoryMain article: History of Wermelandia Eastern Wermelandia traditionally belongs to the mining district of Bergslagen. GeographyMain article: Geography of Wermelandia Wermelandia was historically divided into chartered cities and districts. One district formed part of Bergslagen and was a mountain district, and all the other districts were hundreds. Cities
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CultureMain article: Culture of Wermelandia HeraldryMain 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 WermelandiaSince 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title.
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