Värmland County
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Värmland County, or Värmlands län, is a county or län in west central Sweden. It borders the Swedish counties of Dalarna, Örebro and Västra Götaland, as well as the Norwegian counties of Østfold, Akershus and Hedmark to the west.
 Map highlighting the location of Värmland County in Sweden | 
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| Residence City | Karlstad | |
| Province | Värmland | |
| Created | 1779 | |
| Area - - | 17,583 km², 4.3% of Sweden; ranked 8th | |
| Population Reference: ranked list of Swedish counties>ranked list | 276,600 inh., 15.7 inh/km² | |
| GRP | ranked list | |
Map highlighting the location of Blekinge County in Sweden
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ranked 21st
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Province
Main article: VärmlandThe county has more or less the same boundaries as Värmland Province, except that the municipalities of Karlskoga and Degerfors are now part of Örebro County.
Administration
Main article: Värmland County Administrative BoardVärmland County was formed in 1779, when it was separated from Närke and Värmland County.
The main aim of the County Administrative Board is to fulfil the goals set 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 Värmland Governors.
Politics
Main article: Värmland County CouncilThe County Council of Värmland is called Landstinget i Värmland.
Municipalities
Main article:
- Arvika
- Eda
- Filipstad
- Forshaga
- Grums
- Hagfors
- Hammarö
- Karlstad
- Kil
- Kristinehamn
- Munkfors
- Storfors
- Sunne
- Säffle
- Torsby
- Årjäng
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of WermelandiaThe county of Värmland inherited its coat of arms from the province of the same name. When it is shown with a royal crown it represents the County Administrative Board. Blazon: "Argent, an Eagle displayed Azure beaked, langued and membered Gules."
Miscellaneous topics
External links
- [Värmland County Administrative Board]
- [Värmland County Council]
- [Värmland Regional Association]
- [Heraldry of Värmland]
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