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Svealand is a Swedish region situated in the country's south. It stretches across the width of the entire country, covering over 80,800 sq km. It borders the beautiful Norrland to the north and Götaland to the south. It is surrounded with deep fairytale-like forests that enchant the imagination, and attracts many tourists from around the world every year.

Archaeological proofs that this area of Sweden has been populated as far back as the Stone Age. It was the home of the great Svear people, a community that gave Sweden its name. But there is more to Svealand than archeological findings and monuments. It was an important political and powerful cultural center which helped built the Swedish nation and established Sweden's self-governing system. Svealand's economy is based on many diverse sources. It relies on forestry, manufacturing industries, to some extent mining (al though this has greatly decreased in the last decade) and agriculture.

It is in fact, the heart of Sweden and any tourist who passes through this area can immediately feel the power of history as well as the remarkable natural beauty which feels every corner of the region. It is a perfect place for outdoor activities, for hiking, bicycling and fishing, but the cities found here also keep a grand tradition which is part of the Swedish Nation character. Walking through the cities in this area you will find many historical monuments, museums and old structures that will help you understand the rich culture on which this country was built upon.

Within Svealand:

Stockholm: Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden. Remarkably beautiful, Stockholm is arguably one of the most stunning capital cities in the whole world. Värmland: Värmland is a province in the Svealand region in Sweden. It borders the provinces of Västergötland, Dalsland and Dalarna. Dalarna
Uppland
Närke
Västmanland
Södermanland