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.
PopulationThe population of Angermannia is 140,188 as of 2004. It distrubutes over three counties as follows:
CountiesFor 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. HistoryMain article: History of Angermannia In 1721 Härnösand was burned to the ground by the Russian navy. GeographyMain article: Geography of Angermannia Angermannia was historically divided into chartered cities and districts. CitiesDistrictsFacts
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. CultureMain article: Culture of Angermannia
HeraldryMain 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
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Categories: Provinces of Sweden | Angermannia