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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Härjedalen | | | |  Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Medelpad - CultureThe province is a part of Norrland and as such considered to be Northern Sweden. Though, in a geographical sense the province is located in the middle of Sweden and this is reflected in the name Medelpad.
The Arctic Hare is the provincial animal, but the Skvader, a fictional animal, was popular in an innofficial referendum held 1987.
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See also:Medelpad, Medelpad - County, Medelpad - History, Medelpad - Geography, Medelpad - City, Medelpad - Districts, Medelpad - Facts, Medelpad - Culture, Medelpad - Heraldry, Medelpad - External link Read more here: » Medelpad: Encyclopedia II - Medelpad - Culture |
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| | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Hälsingland - Geography The oldest city in Hälsingland is Hudiksvall, chartered in 1582. After that, Söderhamn was chartered in 1620, and Bollnäs in 1942. In 1971, City status in Sweden was abolished, and the term "city" (stad) is now merely a historical designation.
The coast line on the Gulf of Bothnia, called "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 ic ...
See also:Hälsingland, Hälsingland - County, Hälsingland - History, Hälsingland - Heraldry, Hälsingland - Dukes of Hälsingland, Hälsingland - Geography, Hälsingland - Notable natives, Hälsingland - Subdivisions Read more here: » Hälsingland: Encyclopedia II - Hälsingland - Geography |
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| | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Jämtland - Culture Jämthund is a canine breed, named after the province. Since the end of the last ice age, Jämthunds have been friends and helpers of man. Even if it is not explicitly stated, popular perception holds that the dog depicted in the coat of arms is of the breed.
According to legend it is believed that Storsjön, literally The Large Lake, harbours a large sea creature or "monster". There are witness reports but, not unlike the Loch Ness monster, this remains to be established conclusively. Regardless of any proven exi ...
See also:Jämtland, Jämtland - County, Jämtland - History, Jämtland - Geography, Jämtland - Cities & Towns, Jämtland - Districts, Jämtland - Facts, Jämtland - Natives, Jämtland - Culture, Jämtland - Heraldry, Jämtland - Dukes of Jämtland Read more here: » Jämtland: Encyclopedia II - Jämtland - Culture |
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| | | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Jämtland - County For current affairs see: Jämtland County
Jämtland makes up three quarters of Jämtland County, and is almost entirely contained within its boundaries.
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See also:Jämtland, Jämtland - County, Jämtland - History, Jämtland - Geography, Jämtland - Cities & Towns, Jämtland - Districts, Jämtland - Facts, Jämtland - Natives, Jämtland - Culture, Jämtland - Heraldry, Jämtland - Dukes of Jämtland Read more here: » Jämtland: Encyclopedia II - Jämtland - County |
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| | | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Provinces of Sweden - History The origins of the provincial divisioning lays in the petty kingdoms that were combined with the Consolidation of Sweden around 800–1000 AD. After the unification and a common Swedish monarch, each of these lands still had its own laws with its own assembly (the thing), and in effect governed themselves. The historical provinces were held as duchies, but newly conquered provinces added to the kingdom either received the status of a ...
See also:Provinces of Sweden, Provinces of Sweden - Provinces, Provinces of Sweden - History, Provinces of Sweden - History provinces according to lands, Provinces of Sweden - Heraldry, Provinces of Sweden - Götaland, Provinces of Sweden - Svealand, Provinces of Sweden - Norrland, Provinces of Sweden - Österlanden Read more here: » Provinces of Sweden: Encyclopedia II - Provinces of Sweden - History |
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| | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Dalarna - History The province was part of the Svealand kingdom in the medieval age, before Sweden's consolidation in the 11th century.
In the 16th century, the province became the refuge for king Gustav Vasa, wherefrom he gathered forces to fight the invanding Danish army in Stockholm.
Dalarna - Heraldry.
Arms granted in 1560, the use of two crossed arrows as a symbol precedes this. The province is also a duchy and the arms is represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Azure, two Dalecarlian Arrows Or in saltire point upwards pointed Argent ...
See also:Dalarna, Dalarna - County, Dalarna - Geography, Dalarna - Cities, Dalarna - Other towns, Dalarna - National parks, Dalarna - History, Dalarna - Heraldry, Dalarna - Culture, Dalarna - Notable natives, Dalarna - Dukes, Dalarna - Districts Read more here: » Dalarna: Encyclopedia II - Dalarna - History |
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| | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Skåneland - Modern usage The most wide-spread usage of the term Skåneland today is by regionalists who desire to stress the culturally unique features of the region. The proper term Skånelandskap is of historical significance as a common name for Swedish areas formerly belonging to Denmark, though neither is generally used among modern Swedish historians or in government administration.
Because of the revived notions of a common cultural heritage, separate from that of the national state of Sweden, Skåneland has become a member of UNPO (Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation) and FUEN (Federal Union of European Nati ...
See also:Skåneland, Skåneland - Official status, Skåneland - Origin of name, Skåneland - History, Skåneland - Early history, Skåneland - From the Kalmar Union to Denmark's Loss of Skåne Blekinge and Halland, Skåneland - Assimilation with Sweden, Skåneland - Recent history, Skåneland - Swedish Governors-General, Skåneland - Modern usage Read more here: » Skåneland: Encyclopedia II - Skåneland - Modern usage |
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| | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Dalarna - Geography The geography is distinguished by lake Siljan in the middle part. And the Västerdal River and Österdal River that join into the Dalecarlia River.
The northern part of the province are within the Scandinavian mountain range, and are mountainous with many lakes. The southern part consists of plains, with several mines, most notably copper, traditionally forming part of Bergslagen.
Highest point is Storvätteshågna with 1,204 meters. Lowest point is at 55 meters, in the south-east part.
See also: Dalarna, Dalarna - County, Dalarna - Geography, Dalarna - Cities, Dalarna - Other towns, Dalarna - National parks, Dalarna - History, Dalarna - Heraldry, Dalarna - Culture, Dalarna - Notable natives, Dalarna - Dukes, Dalarna - Districts Read more here: » Dalarna: Encyclopedia II - Dalarna - Geography |
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| | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Skåneland - Official status The term is not used in official contexts and is seldom used or even known by most Swedes, though fairly popular within the region itself; especially by regionalists. When defining the region in more general context the names of the individual provinces are used, or it is considered as being part of Götaland (even if Skåneland historically could be considered a separate region).
Skåneland - Origin of name.
The name Skåneland was since long a denomination of the Scani ...
See also:Skåneland, Skåneland - Official status, Skåneland - Origin of name, Skåneland - History, Skåneland - Early history, Skåneland - From the Kalmar Union to Denmark's Loss of Skåne Blekinge and Halland, Skåneland - Assimilation with Sweden, Skåneland - Recent history, Skåneland - Swedish Governors-General, Skåneland - Modern usage Read more here: » Skåneland: Encyclopedia II - Skåneland - Official status |
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| | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Scandinavian Mountains - The highest mountains in Sweden (selection)
Kebnekaise 2,103 m (Lappland)
Sarektjåkko 2,089 m (Lappland)
Kaskasatjåkko 2,076 m (Lappland)
Akka 2,013 m (Lappland)
Pårtetjokko 2,005 m (Lappland)
Sulitelma 1,860 m (Lappland)
Helagsfjället 1,796 m (Härjedalen)
Norra Storfjället 1,767 m (Lappland)
Templet 1,728 m (Jämtland)
Lillsylen 1,704 m (Jämtland)
Åreskutan 1,420 m (Jämtland)
Storvätteshogn ...
See also:Scandinavian Mountains, Scandinavian Mountains - The highest mountains in Norway, Scandinavian Mountains - The highest mountains in Sweden, Scandinavian Mountains - The highest mountains in Finland Read more here: » Scandinavian Mountains: Encyclopedia II - Scandinavian Mountains - The highest mountains in Sweden |
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| | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Dalarna - Notable natives
Dalarna - Dukes.
Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title.
Prince August (1831-1873)
Prince Carl Johan (from his birth in 1916 until his loss of succession rights in 1947)
See also: List of Swedes
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See also:Dalarna, Dalarna - County, Dalarna - Geography, Dalarna - Cities, Dalarna - Other towns, Dalarna - National parks, Dalarna - History, Dalarna - Heraldry, Dalarna - Culture, Dalarna - Notable natives, Dalarna - Dukes, Dalarna - Districts Read more here: » Dalarna: Encyclopedia II - Dalarna - Notable natives |
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| | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Dalarna - Culture A famous symbol of the province is the "Dala horse" or Dalahäst a painted and decorated wooden horse.
The Vasa race, a cross country skiing race over 90 km, is held annually, on the first Sunday of March, between Sälen and Mora, in commemoration of Gustav I of the House of Vasa.
The mining area of the Stora Kopparberget ("Great Copper Mountain") has been named a UNESCO World heritage site.
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See also:Dalarna, Dalarna - County, Dalarna - Geography, Dalarna - Cities, Dalarna - Other towns, Dalarna - National parks, Dalarna - History, Dalarna - Heraldry, Dalarna - Culture, Dalarna - Notable natives, Dalarna - Dukes, Dalarna - Districts Read more here: » Dalarna: Encyclopedia II - Dalarna - Culture |
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| | | | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Norway - Demographics The Norwegian population is 4.6 million and increases by 0.4% per year (estimate July 2004). Ethnically most Norwegians are Nordic / North Germanic, while small minorities in the north are Finnish (see also Cwen). The Sami are instead considered an indigenous people, and traditionally live in the Northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. The largest concentration of Sami people is, however, ...
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| | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Christian IV of Denmark - Renewed War with Sweden In his sixty-sixth year he once more displayed something of the magnificent energy of his triumphant youth. Night and day he laboured to levy armies and equip fleets. Fortunately too for him, the Swedish government delayed hostilities in Scania till February 1644, so that the Danes were able to make adequate defensive preparations and save the important fortress of Malmö. Torstensson, too, was unable to cross from Jutland to Funen for want of a fleet, and the Dutch auxiliary fleet which came to his assistance was defeated between the island ...
See also:Christian IV of Denmark, Christian IV of Denmark - The King as Reformer, Christian IV of Denmark - The Kalmar War, Christian IV of Denmark - The Thirty Years' War, Christian IV of Denmark - Court Intrigues and Foreign Adventures 1629-1643, Christian IV of Denmark - Renewed War with Sweden, Christian IV of Denmark - Last Years and Legacy Read more here: » Christian IV of Denmark: Encyclopedia II - Christian IV of Denmark - Renewed War with Sweden |
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| | | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Christian IV of Denmark - The Kalmar War His first experiment with his newly organized army was successful. In the war with Sweden, generally known as the Kalmar War (1611-1613) because its chief operation was the Danish capture of Kalmar, the eastern fortress of Sweden, Christian compelled King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden to give way on all essential points at the Treaty of Knäred (January 20, 1613).
He now turned his attention to Germany. His objectives were twofold: first, to obtain control of the great German rivers— the Elbe and the Weser— as a means of securing hi ...
See also:Christian IV of Denmark, Christian IV of Denmark - The King as Reformer, Christian IV of Denmark - The Kalmar War, Christian IV of Denmark - The Thirty Years' War, Christian IV of Denmark - Court Intrigues and Foreign Adventures 1629-1643, Christian IV of Denmark - Renewed War with Sweden, Christian IV of Denmark - Last Years and Legacy Read more here: » Christian IV of Denmark: Encyclopedia II - Christian IV of Denmark - The Kalmar War |
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| | | | | Härjedalen: Encyclopedia II - Christian IV of Denmark - The King as Reformer Despite courtly life, he found time for work of the most various description, including a series of domestic reforms (see History of Denmark). He also did much for the national armaments. New fortresses were constructed under the direction of Dutch engineers. The Danish navy, which in 1596 consisted of but twenty-two vessels, in 1610 rose to sixty, some of them being built after Christian's own designs. The formation of a national army was more difficult. Christian had to depend mainly upon hired troops, supported by native levies recr ...
See also:Christian IV of Denmark, Christian IV of Denmark - The King as Reformer, Christian IV of Denmark - The Kalmar War, Christian IV of Denmark - The Thirty Years' War, Christian IV of Denmark - Court Intrigues and Foreign Adventures 1629-1643, Christian IV of Denmark - Renewed War with Sweden, Christian IV of Denmark - Last Years and Legacy Read more here: » Christian IV of Denmark: Encyclopedia II - Christian IV of Denmark - The King as Reformer |
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