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GestriciaGestricia, or Gstrikland, is a historical Province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Uplandia, Westmannia, Dalecarlia, Helsingia and the Gulf of Bothnia. County For current affairs see: Gvleborg County Gestricia makes up the southern part of the Gvleborg County. History Main article: History of Gestricia The provincial regiment, Helsingia Regiment, was raised in Helsingia and Gestricia. Geography Main article: Geography of Gestricia Gestricia was historically divided into chartered cities and court districts. Cities Districts National parks Gestricia is often called the gate to Norrland and consists of forests, mountains (about 1000 feet high) and small lakes. Smaller parts of Gestricia consists of fertile plains. Culture Main article: Culture of Gestricia Heraldry Main article: Heraldry of Gestricia Arms granted in 1560. As with other provinces the arms is represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Argent Hurty an Elk stantant Gules attired and hoofed Or." Dukes of Gestricia Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title. External links
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