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Västernorrland County, or Västernorrlands län is a County or län in the north of Sweden. It is bordered by the counties of Gävleborg, Jämtland, Västerbotten and the Gulf of Bothnia.
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Province
For History, Geography and Culture see: Angermannia or Medelpadia
Västernorrland County covers approximately the provinces of Angermannia and Medelpadia.
Administration
Main article: Västernorrland County Administrative Board
The main aim of the County Administrative Board is to fulfil the goals set out 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 Västernorrland Governors.
Politics
Main article: Västernorrland County Council
The County Council of Västernorrland or Landstinget i Västernorrland.
Municipalities
Main article: Municipalities of Västernorrland
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Västernorrland
The arms for the County of Västernorrland are a combination of those of Angermannia, and of Medelpadia. When it is shown with a royal crown it represents the County Administrative Board. Blazon: "Parted per pale, the arms of Angermanniaand the arms of Medelpad."
Miscellaneous topics
External links
- Västernorrland County Administrative Board (http://www.y.lst.se/)
- Västernorrland County Council (http://www.lvn.se/)
- Regional Association of Local Authorities in Västernorrlandde:Västernorrlands län
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