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Dalsland

A small, lake-rich province in western Sweden, often called Sweden's Lake District, known for the Dalsland Canal and unspoiled nature.

Heritage & Nature

Heraldry

A silver bull on a blue field

Provincial animal

Beaver

Provincial flower

White butterbur

Quick facts

CategoryProvinces

RegionSweden

Coordinates58.8500°N, 12.3000°E

•Historical capital: Åmål

•Known for: Dalsland Canal

•Nicknamed: Sweden’s Lake District

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Nearby places

Stora Le/Foxen(32 km)Åmål(32 km)Lelång(40 km)Halleberg(41 km)Västra Silen(46 km)

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