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Sudermannia or S�dermanland, 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 M�laren and the Baltic sea.
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Counties
For current affairs see: The Counties of S�dermanland or Stockholm
The province of Sudermannia is divided upon the County of S�dermanland, which occupies the heartland, and the County of Stockholm, which has claimed about a quarter of the territory in the west.
History
Main article: History of Sudermannia
- Eskilstuna (1659)
- Flen (1949)
- Katrineholm (1917)
- Mariefred (1605)
- Nacka (1949)
- Nyk�ping (1187)
- Nyn�shamn (1946)
- Oxel�sund (1950)
- Str�ngn�s (1336)
- S�dert�lje (approximately 1000)
- Torsh�lla (1317)
- Trosa (approximately 1300)
Geography
Main article: Geography of Sudermannia
- Largest lake: M�laren
- National parks: Tyresta
The Swedish Capital of Stockholm is divided upon two provinces. The southern half lies in Sudermannia and the northern half in Uplandia.
Culture
Main article: Culture of Sudermannia
Colloquially S�dermanland (Sudermannia) is also known as S�rmland.
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."