Södermanland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Södermanland
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| Country | Sweden | |
| Land | Svealand | |
| Counties | Södermanland County Stockholm County Västmanland County Östergötland County |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 8,169 km2 (3,154 sq mi) | |
| Population
(31 December 2016)
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| • Total | 1,320,477 | |
| • Density | 161.645/km2 (418.658/sq mi) | |
| Ethnicity | ||
| • Languages | Svealand Swedish Sörmländska Stockholmska |
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| Culture | ||
| • Flower | White water lily | |
| • Animal | Osprey | |
| • Bird | — | |
| • Fish | Bream | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Södermanland is a historical province, also known as a landskap, located on the southeastern coast of Sweden. It's a really interesting part of the country with a rich history and beautiful nature.
This province shares its borders with several other Swedish provinces. To the south, it meets Östergötland. To its west, you'll find Närke and Västmanland. To the north, it borders Uppland. Södermanland also has natural boundaries, including the large lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea.
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What Does Södermanland Mean?
The name Södermanland has a special meaning. It translates to "The Land of the Southern Men." This name came about because the "southern men" (or södermännen) were the people who lived south of the province of Uppland. It's a way of describing where these people were located in relation to another important area.
Facts and Figures
Södermanland covers a total area of about 8,169 square kilometers. That's quite a large space! As of December 2016, over 1.3 million people lived in this province.
Even though Södermanland is a historical province, parts of it are now divided among different modern-day counties. These include Södermanland County, Stockholm County, Västmanland County, and Östergötland County.
Symbols of Södermanland
Like many regions, Södermanland has its own special symbols that represent it.
- Flower: The official flower of Södermanland is the beautiful white water lily. You can often spot these lovely flowers floating on the water in lakes and ponds.
- Animal: The animal symbol for the province is the Osprey. This is a type of fish-eating bird of prey, known for its impressive hunting skills.
- Fish: The fish symbol is the Bream. This is a common freshwater fish found in many European waters.
Who is the Duke of Södermanland?
In Sweden, members of the royal family are often given titles linked to historical provinces. Prince Alexander of Sweden holds the title of Duke of Södermanland. This is an honorary title, meaning he is connected to the province in a special way.
Images for kids
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The cultural landscape of Södermanland is characterised by its many manor houses. Pictured: Danbyholm Manor
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Landscape in Södermanland.
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Map of Södermanland with its different cities, 1868.
See also
In Spanish: Södermanland (provincia histórica) para niños
