Västmanland
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| Country | Sweden | |
| Land | Svealand | |
| Counties |
Västmanland County Örebro County Dalarna County |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 8,363 km2 (3,229 sq mi) | |
| Population (2009) | ||
| • Total | 289,206 | |
| • Density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) | |
| Ethnicity | ||
| • Languages |
Svealand Swedish Gnällbältet |
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| Culture | ||
| • Flower | Mistletoe | |
| • Animal | Roe deer | |
| • Bird | Crested tit | |
| • Fish | Pike-perch | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Västmanland (
Listen ) is a historical Swedish province, or landskap, in middle Sweden. It borders Södermanland, Närke, Värmland, Dalarna and Uppland.
The name comes from "West men", referring to the people west of Uppland, the core province of early Sweden.
The traditional provinces of Sweden serve no administrative or political purposes (except sometimes as sport districts), but are historical and cultural entities. In the case of Västmanland the corresponding administrative county, Västmanland County, constitutes the eastern part of the province. The western part is in Örebro County.
The coat of arms was granted in 1560. At the time it featured one fire mountain, to represent the mine of Sala Municipality. Soon, their numbers were increased to three, to also symbolize the Lindesberg and Norberg/Skinnskatteberg mines and the present blazon was ratified in 1943.Blazon: "Argent, in base tripple Mount Azure issuant from each Flames Gules." When crowned with a dukal coronet it represents the province. However rather different in size Västmanland County was granted the same CoA in 1943.
The terrain is to the north and north-west rocky. In these parts the highest mountains are located: Älvhöjden with 422 meters, and Gillersklack with 408 meters.
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