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Västmanland County or Västmanlands län, is a County or län in central Sweden. It borders to the counties of Södermanland, Örebro, Dalarna and Uppsala. The county also has a stretch of shoreline towards Mälaren (Sweden's third largest lake).
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Province
For History, Geography and Culture see: Westmannia
Västmanland County consists of the eastern half of Westmannia, the northwestern part of Uplandia and small parts of Sudermannia and Nericia.
Administration
Main article: Västmanland 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 of the county, to 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 Västmanland Governors.
Politics
Main article: Västmanland County Council
The County Council of Västmanland or Landstinget Västmanland.
Municipalities
Main article: Municipalities of Västmanland
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Westmannia
The County of Västmanland inherited its coat of arms from the province of Westmannia. When it is shown with a royal crown it represents the County Administrative Board.
Miscellaneous topics
External links
- Västmanland County Administrative Board (http://www.u.lst.se/)
- Västmanland County Council (http://www.ltvastmanland.se/)
- Regional Association of Västmanlandde:Västmanlands län
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