Västerbotten facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Västerbotten
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| Country |  Sweden |
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| Land | Norrland | |
| County | Västerbotten County | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 15,093 km2 (5,827 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2009)
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| • Total | 210,679 | |
| • Density | 13.9587/km2 (36.1529/sq mi) | |
| Ethnicity | ||
| • Language | Westrobothnian | |
| Culture | ||
| • Flower | Moor-king Lousewort | |
| • Animal | Curlew | |
| • Bird | Hen Harrier | |
| • Fish | Lamprey | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Västerbotten is a historical province located in northern Sweden. It is part of the larger region called Norrland. This area is known for its beautiful nature and rich history.
Västerbotten is also the name of a modern county, Västerbotten County, which covers a similar area. The province is quite large, covering about 15,093 square kilometers. In 2009, about 210,679 people lived there.
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A Look at Västerbotten's Past
Västerbotten has a long and interesting history. It was once much larger than it is today.
Changing Borders Over Time
Before the Finnish War (a conflict between Sweden and Russia) in 1808-1809, Västerbotten included parts of what is now Finnish Lapland. After the war, Sweden lost these eastern areas to Russia. This changed the borders of Västerbotten to what they are mostly today.
Nature and Wildlife in Västerbotten
Västerbotten is home to many different plants and animals. Each province in Sweden has its own special symbols from nature.
Provincial Symbols
- Flower: The official flower of Västerbotten is the Moor-king Lousewort. It's a beautiful plant that grows in wet, marshy areas.
- Animal: The Curlew is the animal symbol. This bird is known for its long, curved beak and its distinctive call.
- Bird: The Hen Harrier is another bird that represents the province. It's a bird of prey often seen flying low over open fields.
- Fish: The Lamprey is the fish symbol. Lampreys are ancient, jawless fish that live in both fresh and salt water.
Local Language and Culture
People in Västerbotten have their own unique culture. One interesting part of this is the local language.
- Language: The traditional language spoken in some parts of Västerbotten is called Westrobothnian. It's a dialect that has developed over many years.
Images for kids
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Västerbotten's old borders which extended into present-day Finland
See also
In Spanish: Vestrobotnia para niños
