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Gestricia, or G�strikland, is a historical Province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden. It borders to Uplandia, Westmannia, Dalecarlia, Helsingia and the Gulf of Bothnia.

G�strikland LandNorrland County G�vleborg County Area4,200 km² Provincial flower_- Swedish_ - Latin Lily of the valley_Liljekonvalje_ Convallaria majalis Provincial animalCapercaillie Provincial birdBlack-throated Diver Provincial fishBaltic herring

County

For current affairs see: G�vleborg County

Gestricia makes up the southern part of the G�vleborg County.

History

Main article: History of Gestricia

Geography

Main article: Geography of Gestricia

Gestricia is often called the gate to Norrland and consists of forests, mountains (about 1000 feet high) and small lakes. Smaller parts of Gestricia consists of fertile plains.

Chartered cities before 1971:

Culture

Main article: Culture of Gestricia

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Gestricia

Arms granted in 1560. As with other provinces the arms is represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Argent Hurty an Elk stantant Gules attired and hoofed Or."