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.

Geography

The geography is distinguished by lake Siljan in the middle part. And the Västerdal River and Österdal River that join into the Dalecarlia River.

Related Topics:
Siljan - Dalecarlia River

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The northern part of the province are within the Scandinavian mountain range, and are mountainous with many lakes. The southern part consists of plains, with several mines, most notably copper, traditionally forming part of Bergslagen.

Related Topics:
Scandinavian mountain range - Copper - Bergslagen

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Highest point is Storvätteshågna with 1,204 meters. Lowest point is at 55 meters, in the south-east part.

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Cities

Dalarna was historically divided into chartered cities and districts.

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• Avesta (1641 - 1686, renewed 1919)
• Borlänge (1944)
• Falun (1641)
• Hedemora (approximately 1400)
• Ludvika (1919)
• Säter (1642)

National parks

• Färnebofjärden
• Fulufjället
• Hamra
• Töfsingdalen