Sudermannia
Sudermannia or Södermanland, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders to Ostrogothia, Nericia, Westmannia and Uplandia. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.
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Map highlighting the location of Sudermannia
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Counties
For current affairs see: Södermanland County or Stockholm County
Sudermannia is divided upon Södermanland County, which occupies the heartland, and Stockholm County, which has claimed about a quarter of the territory in the east.
History
Main article: History of Sudermannia
Chartered cities before 1971:
Geography
Main article: Mälaren
The Swedish Capital of Stockholm is divided upon two provinces. The southern half lies in Sudermannia and the northern half in Uplandia.
Culture
Main article: Culture of Sudermannia
Colloquially Södermanland (Sudermannia) is also known as Sörmland.
The cemetery Skogskyrkogården in southern Stockholm is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Sudermannia
Arms granted in 1560. The arms is represented with a ducal coronet. Blazon: "Or, a Griffin rampant Sable beaked, langued, membered and armed Gules."
Dukes of Sudermannia
Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title.
