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OstrogothiaOstrogothia (stergtland) is a historical Province (landskap) in the south of Sweden. It borders Smalandia, Westrogothia, Nericia, Sudermannia and the Baltic Sea. County For current affairs see: stergtland County stergtland County has virtually the same boundaries as the province of Ostrogothia. History Main article: History of Ostrogothia Its tradition goes back into the undocumented iron age and viking age prehistory, when this region had its own laws and kings (see Geatish kings). The region kept its own laws stgtalagen, into the medieval times and the unification of Sweden. Traditionally, the region is divided into two halves, east and west of the river Stngn, which flows from the south into lake Roxen at Linkping. Geography Main article: Geography of Ostrogothia Ostrogothia was historically divided into chartered cities and into hundreds. Cities Hundreds The eastern part of Gta Canal traverses the province from the Baltic sea at Mem to lake Vttern at Motala. - Highest mountain: Stenabohjden 327 meters
- Largest lake: Vttern
Culture Main article: Culture of Ostrogothia In Ostrogothia, stgtska, the eastern variety of the Gtaland dialect of Swedish is spoken. However some parts, bordering to Sudermannia, adhere to the Svealand dialect. "stergtland", literally means Eastern Gtaland. Ekens Castle, one of the best preserved renaissance castles in Sweden, has belonged to the families Sture and Banr. Lfstad Castle has its origin in the early 17th century having belonged to the von Fersen family. Vadstena Castle, built by the Vasa dynasty 1545-1620, is combined fortress and renaissance castle. Heraldry Main article: Heraldry of Ostrogothia From 1560 Ostrogothia was represented with two separate arms until 1884 when the current one was granted. The arms is represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Gules a Griffin with Dragon Wings, Tail and Tongue rampant Or armed, beaked, langued and membered Azure between four Roses Argent." Dukes of Ostrogothia Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title. External links
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