Norrland

From World travel guide

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)

Cities

• Gävle
• Sundsvall
• Östersund
• Umeå
• Luleå
• Kiruna

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