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GestriciaGestricia, or Gästrikland, is a historical Province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Uplandia, Westmannia, Dalecarlia, Helsingia and the Gulf of Bothnia.
CountyFor current affairs see: Gävleborg County Gestricia makes up the southern part of the Gävleborg County. HistoryMain article: History of Gestricia The provincial regiment, Helsingia Regiment, was raised in Helsingia and Gestricia. GeographyMain article: Geography of Gestricia Gestricia was historically divided into chartered cities and court districts. CitiesDistrictsNational parks 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. CultureMain article: Culture of GestriciaHeraldryMain 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." Dukes of GestriciaSince 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title. External links
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