Sudermannia or Södermanland, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders to Ostrogothia, Nericia, Westmannia and Uplandia. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.
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The province of Sudermannia is divided upon the County of Södermanland, which occupies the heartland, and the County of Stockholm, which has claimed about a quarter of the territory in the west.
Colloquially Södermanland (Sudermannia) is also known as Sörmland.
Arms granted in 1560. The arms is represented with a ducal coronet. Blazon: "Or, a Griffin rampant Sable beaked, langued, membered and armed Gules."Counties
For current affairs see: The Counties of Södermanland or Stockholm History
Main article: History of SudermanniaGeography
Main article: Geography of Sudermannia
The Swedish Capital of Stockholm is divided upon two provinces. The southern half lies in Sudermannia and the northern half in Uplandia.Culture
Main article: Culture of SudermanniaHeraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Sudermannia