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Uppland

A province steeped in history with Uppsala Cathedral, royal estates and Viking remains.

Heritage & Nature

Heraldry

A golden crowned lion on a red field

Provincial animal

Brown bear

Provincial flower

Snake's head fritillary

Quick facts

CategoryProvinces

RegionSweden

Coordinates59.8600°N, 17.6400°E

•Area: 12,675 km²

•Population: ~470,000

•Capital: Uppsala

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Nearby places

Uppsala(0 km)Gamla Uppsala(4 km)Sigtuna(28 km)Enköping(41 km)Upplands Väsby(41 km)

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