Uplandia, or Uppland, is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden. It borders to Sudermannia, Westmannia and Gestricia. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.
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The historical province of Uplandia is divided upon the County of Uppsala, which occupies the heartland, the County of Stockholm, which has claimed about a third of the territory in the south and the County of Västmanland, taking a quarter in the west.
Uppsala is the seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden.
Arms granted in 1560. The arms is represented with a dukal crown. Blazon: "Gules, a Royal Orb Or gemmed of the field and Azure with the cross bottoned Argent." Counties
For current affairs see: The Counties of Uppsala, Stockholm or Västmanland History
Main article: History of Uplandia
The Swedish Capital of Stockholm is divided upon two provinces. The southern half lies in Sudermannia and the northern half in Uplandia.Geography
Main article: Geography of UplandiaCulture
Main article: Culture of UplandiaHeraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Uplandia