Jemtia

Jemtia, or Jämtland, is a historical province or landskap in the north of Sweden. It borders to Herdalia, Medelpadia, Angermannia, Lapponia and to Norway. There is also a County of Jämtland.

Jämtland

Land Norrland
County Jämtland
Area 34,009 km²
Provincial flower
- Swedish
- Latin -
- Brunkulla
- Gymnadenia Nigra
Provincial animal Elk
Provincial bird Hawk owl
Provincial fish Salmon trout

Table of contents

1 County
2 History
3 Geography
4 Culture
5 Heraldry
6 External Links

County

For current affairs see: County of Jämtland

The province of Jemtia is virtually comprised within the boundaries of the County of Jämtland.

History

Main article: History of Jemtia

Östersund (1786) was the only chartered city of Jemtia.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Jemtia

Highest mountain: Högsta berg: Storsylen 1766 meters
Largest lake: Storsjön

Culture

Main article: Culture of Jemtia

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Jemtia

The arms is represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Azure an Elk passant Argent armed Gules attacked from behind by a flying Falcon Or and from front by a Dog rampant of the same."

External Links

Jämtland - Tourist site

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