Härjedalen
Härjedalen is a historical province in northern Sweden. Once part of Norway, it became a part of Sweden in the 17th century.
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| Coordinates: 62°15′N 13°57′E / 62.250°N 13.950°ECoordinates: 62°15′N 13°57′E / 62.250°N 13.950°E | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Land | Norrland |
| Counties | Jämtland County Dalarna County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11,405 km2 (4,403 sq mi) |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 10,028 |
| • Density | 0.87926/km2 (2.27728/sq mi) |
| Ethnicity | |
| • Language | Swedish |
| Culture | |
| • Flower | Arctic violet |
| • Animal | Bear |
| • Bird | Golden eagle |
| • Fish | Grayling |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Härjedalen Media
The tarn Björnskalletjärn, with Mt. Helags in the background
Statue of Härjulf Hornbrytare and his wife Helga in Lillhärdal
Unofficial flag of Härjedalen
Map of Härjedalen (within the blue line)
