Norrland
From Wikitravel
Europe
: Northern Europe
: Sweden : Norrland
Norrland encompasses two-thirds of Sweden's surface are and about one-sixth of its population. Most of the major national parks in Sweden are located in the Northern parts of Norrland. The region is characterized by forests, mountains, rivers, mines, a harsh winter climate, long distances, left-wing attitudes, as well as university towns with young populations. Norrland is one of three major regions in Sweden.
Regions
- Gestricia (Gästrikland)
- Helsingia (Hälsingland)
- Herdalia (Härjedalen)
- Jemtia (Jämtland)
- Medelpadia (Medelpad)
- Angermannia (Ångermanland)
- Westrobothnia (Västerbotten)
- Norbothnia (Norrbotten)
- Laponia (Eng. Lapland, Swedish: Lappland)