Gestricia, or Gästrikland, is a historical Province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden. It borders to Uplandia, Westmannia, Dalecarlia, Helsingia and the Gulf of Bothnia.
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Gestricia makes up the southern part of the Gävleborg County.
Gestricia is often called the gate to Norrland and consists of forests, mountains (about 1000 feet high) and small lakes. Smaller parts of Gestricia consists of fertile plains.
Arms granted in 1560. As with other provinces the arms is represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Argent Hurty an Elk stantant Gules attired and hoofed Or." County
For current affairs see: Gävleborg County History
Main article: History of GestriciaGeography
Main article: Geography of GestriciaCulture
Main article: Culture of GestriciaHeraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Gestricia