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Västergötland

A historically rich province with ancient monuments, the Göta Canal and nature reserves.

Heritage & Nature

Heraldry

Two golden crowned lions on a blue field

Provincial animal

Lion

Provincial flower

Moor king

Quick facts

CategoryProvinces

RegionSweden

Coordinates58.0000°N, 13.5000°E

•Area: 15,924 km²

•Population: ~680,000

•Capital: Skara

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Nearby places

Falköping(19 km)Ulricehamn(24 km)Tidaholm(33 km)Åsunden Västergötland(41 km)Skara(42 km)

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