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WestrobothniaWestrobothnia, or Vsterbotten, is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. It borders to Angermannia, Laponia, Ostrobothnia and the Gulf of Bothnia, until early 20th century. Northern Westrobothnia, is on occasion considered to be a separate traditional province called Norrbotten. Government For current affairs see: Vsterbotten County, Norrbotten County, and Lapland Province The southern part of Westrobothnia (15,093 km²) makes up the eastern part of the Vsterbotten County. The northern part, sometimes known simply as Norrbotten, is located in the Norrbotten County and the Finnish part is located in the administrative province of Lapland. History Main article: History of Westrobothnia Following the Finnish War in 1809 the province of Westrobothnia was separated into a Swedish and a Finnish part. The main part of the province of Westrobothnia which remained within Swedish borders was divided upon Vsterbotten County and Norrbotten County. Lule, Pite, Haparanda and Boden are located in Norrbotten County. Westrobothnia Regiment was the provincial regiment. Geography Main article: Geography of Westrobothnia Westrobothnia was historically divided into chartered cities and districts. Cities Districts Facts Culture Main article: Culture of Westrobothnia The etymology of Vsterbotten is literally Western Bothnia, as in West of the Gulf of Bothnia. The Church Village of Gammelstad outside Lule has been named a UNESCO World heritage site. Heraldry Main article: Heraldry of Westrobothnia On January 18, 1884 all provinces gained the rights to the rank of duchy and the arms can be represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Azure Seme of Mullets Or a Reindeer in full course Argent attired and hoofed Gules." Dukes of Westrobothnia Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title. External links
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