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Jämtland County, or Jämtlands län, is a County or län in the north of Sweden. It borders to the counties of Dalarna, Gävleborg, Västernorrland, and Västerbotten. It also borders to the Norwegian county of Nord-Trøndelag.
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Province
For History, Geography and Culture see: Jemtia or Herdalia
Jämtland County is divided upon the provinces of Jemtia and Herdalia.
Administration
Main article: Jämtland County Administrative Board
The main aim of the County Administrative Board is to fulfil the goals set in national politics by the Parliament and the Government, to coordinate the interests and promote the development of the county, to establish regional goals and safeguard the due process of law in the handling of each case. The County Administrative Board is nominally a Government Agency headed by a Governor. See List of Jämtland Governors.
Politics
Main article: Jämtland County Council
The County Council of Jämtland or Jämtlands Läns Landsting.
Municipalities
Main article: Municipalities of Jämtland
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Jämtland
The arms for the County of Jämtland is a combination of the arms of Jemtia, and Herdalia. When it is shown with a royal crown it represents the County Administrative Board. Blazon: "Parted per fess, the arms of Jemtia and the arms of Herdalia."
Miscellaneous topics
External links
- Jämtland County Administrative Board (http://www.z.lst.se/)
- Jämtland County Council (http://www.jll.se/)
- Jämtlands Official Site (http://www.jamtland.se/)de:Jämtlands län
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