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.
Population
The population of Sudermannia is 1,104,611 as of 2004. It distrubutes over four counties as follows:
Counties
For current affairs see: Södermanland County or Stockholm County
Sudermannia is divided upon Södermanland 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.
- Largest lake: Mälaren
- National parks: Tyresta
Culture
Main article: Culture of Sudermannia
Colloquially Södermanland (Sudermannia) is also known as Sörmland.
The cemetery Skogskyrkogården 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.
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