Westrobothnia

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Westrobothnia, or VÃÂÃÂ¤sterbotten, is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. It borders to Angermannia, Laponia, Ostrobothnia and the Gulf of Bothnia, until early 20th century. Northern Westrobothnia, is on occasion considered to be a separate traditional province called Norrbotten.

VÃÂÃÂ¤sterbotten
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Land Norrland
Government in Sweden VÃÂÃÂ¤sterbotten County
Norrbotten County
Government in Finland Lapland Province
Area 43,000 km²
Provincial flower
- Swedish
- Latin
- Kung Karls spira
- Pedicularis Sceptrum-carolinum
Provincial animal Curlew
Provincial fish Lamprey

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Government

For current affairs see: VÃÂÃÂ¤sterbotten County, Norrbotten County, and Lapland Province

The southern part of Westrobothnia (15,093 km²) makes up the eastern part of the VÃÂÃÂ¤sterbotten County. The northern part, sometimes known simply as Norrbotten, is located in the Norrbotten County and the Finnish part is located in the administrative province of Lapland.

History

Main article: History of Westrobothnia

Chartered Cities before 1971:

Following the Finnish War in 1809 the province of Westrobothnia was separated into a Swedish and a Finnish part. The main part of the province of Westrobothnia which remained within Swedish borders was divided upon VÃÂÃÂ¤sterbotten County and Norrbotten County. LuleÃÂÃÂ¥, PiteÃÂÃÂ¥, Haparanda and Boden are located in Norrbotten County.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Westrobothnia

Highest mountain: ÃÂÃÂmliden 550 meters
Largest lake: BygdetrÃÂÃÂ¤sket

Culture

Main article: Culture of Westrobothnia

The etymology of VÃÂÃÂ¤sterbotten is literally Western Bothnia, as in West of the Gulf of Bothnia.

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Westrobothnia

On January 18, 1884 all provinces gained the rights to the rank of duchy and the arms can be represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Azure Seme of Mullets Or a Reindeer in full course Argent attired and hoofed Gules."

Dukes of Westrobothnia

Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title.

Prince Gustaf Adolf (1906-1947)

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