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SudermanniaSudermannia or Sdermanland, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders to Ostrogothia, Nericia, Westmannia and Uplandia. It is also bounded by lake Mlaren and the Baltic sea. Population The population of Sudermannia is 1,104,611 as of 2004. It distrubutes over four counties as follows: Counties For current affairs see: Sdermanland County or Stockholm County Sudermannia is divided upon Sdermanland County, which occupies the heartland, and Stockholm County, which has claimed about a quarter of the territory in the east. History Main article: History of Sudermannia Geography Main article: Geography of Sudermannia Sudermannia was historically divided into chartered cities and into hundreds. Cities Hundreds The Swedish Capital of Stockholm is divided upon two provinces. The southern half lies in Sudermannia and the northern half in Uplandia. Culture Main article: Culture of Sudermannia Colloquially Sdermanland (Sudermannia) is also known as Srmland. The cemetery Skogskyrkogrden in southern Stockholm is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Heraldry Main article: Heraldry of Sudermannia Arms granted in 1560. The arms is represented with a ducal coronet. Blazon: "Or, a Griffin rampant Sable beaked, langued, membered and armed Gules." Dukes of Sudermannia Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title. External links
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