Sörmland
Sudermannia or Södermanland, 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 Mälaren and the Baltic sea.
Counties
For current affairs see: The Counties of Södermanland or Stockholm
The province of Sudermannia is divided upon the County of Södermanland, which occupies the heartland, and the County of Stockholm, which has claimed about a quarter of the territory in the east.
History
Main article: History of Sudermannia
Chartered cities before 1971:
Geography
Main article: Geography of Sudermannia
- Largest lake: Mälaren
- National parks: Tyresta
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 Södermanland (Sudermannia) is also known as Sörmland.
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.
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