Jemtia
Jemtia, or Jämtland, is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. It borders to Herdalia, Medelpadia, Angermannia, Laponia and to Norway.
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Map highlighting the location of Jemtia
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County
For current affairs see: Jämtland County
Jemtia, makes up three quarters of, and is virtually comprised within the boundaries of Jämtland County.
History
Main article: History of Jemtia
Jemtia was historically a province of Norway, but in 1645 it was ceded to Sweden by the Treaty of Brömsebro.
Östersund (1786) was the only chartered city of Jemtia.
Geography
Main article: meters
Culture
Main article: Culture of Jemtia
The Jämthund is a canine breed, named after the province. Since the end of the last ice age, Jämthunds have been friends and helpers of man. Even if it is not explicitly stated, popular perception holds that, the dog depicted in the coat of arms is of the breed.
According to legend it is believed that Storsjön, literally The Large Lake, harbours a large sea creature or monster. There are witness reports but not unlike the Loch Ness monster this remains to be established conclusively. Regardless of any proven existence, the Storsjö monster was officially protected in 1986 under a newly drafted law that guaranteed its safety from hunters and fortune seekers.
Heraldry
Main article: 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title.
