Jemtia, or Jämtland, is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. It borders to Herdalia, Medelpadia, Angermannia, Lapponia and to Norway.
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Jemtia, makes up three quarters of, and is virtually comprised within the boundaries of Jämtland County.
Jemtia was historically a province of Norway, but in 1645 it was ceded to Sweden by the Treaty of Brömsebro.
Östersund (1786) was the only chartered city of Jemtia.
The Jämthund is a canine breed, named after the province. Since the end of the last Ice Age, Jämthunds have been friends and helpers of man. Even if it is not explicitly stated, popular perception holds that, the dog depicted in the coat of arms is of the breed.
According to legend it is believed that Storsjön, literally the Large Lake, harbours a large sea creature or monster. There are witness reports but not unlike the Loch Ness monster this remains to be established conclusively.
The arms is represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Azure an Elk passant Argent armed Gules attacked from behind by a flying Falcon Or and from front by a Dog rampant of the same."
County
For current affairs see: Jämtland County History
Main article: History of JemtiaGeography
Main article: Geography of JemtiaCulture
Main article: Culture of JemtiaHeraldry
Main article: Heraldry of JemtiaExternal links