Härjedalen

historical province in Sweden

Härjedalen is a historical province in northern Sweden. Once part of Norway, it became a part of Sweden in the 17th century.

Härjedalen
Coat of arms of Härjedalen
Coordinates: 62°15′N 13°57′E / 62.250°N 13.950°E / 62.250; 13.950
CountrySweden
LandNorrland
CountiesJämtland County
Dalarna County
Area
 • Total11,405 km2 (4,403 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)[1]
 • Total10,028
 • Density0.88/km2 (2.3/sq mi)
Ethnicity
 • LanguageSwedish
Culture
 • FlowerArctic violet
 • AnimalBear
 • BirdGolden eagle
 • FishGrayling
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

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