Dalarna

{{Audio|sv-Dalarna.ogg|Dalarna}} is a historical province or landskap in central Sweden. It adjoins Härjedalen, Hälsingland, Gästrikland, Västmanland and Värmland. It is also bounded by Norway in the west.

Culture

A famous symbol of the province is the "Dala horse" or Dalahäst a painted and decorated wooden horse.

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The Vasa race, a cross country skiing race over 90 km, is held annually, on the first Sunday of March, between Sälen and Mora, in commemoration of Gustav I of the House of Vasa.

Related Topics:
Cross country skiing - Sälen - Mora - Gustav I - House of Vasa

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The mining area of the Stora Kopparberget ("Great Copper Mountain") has been named a UNESCO World heritage site.

Related Topics:
Stora Kopparberget - UNESCO - World heritage site

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