Närke, or Nericia, is a traditional province or landskap in middle Sweden. It borders to Västergötland, Värmland, Västmanland, Södermanland and Östergötland.
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For current affairs see: County of Örebro
The province of Närke makes up the southern part of the County of Örebro.
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Main article: History of Närke[?]
| Geography |
Main article: Geography of Närke[?]
- Highest mountain: Kilsbergen
- Largest lake: Vättern
- National parks: Garphyttan[?]
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Main article: Culture of Närke[?]
| Heraldry |
Main article: Heraldry of Närke[?]
Arms granted in 1560, and revised a decade or so later with the current one. The arms is represented with a dukal coronet. Blazon: "Gules between four Roses Argent two Arrows in saltire Or points upward pointed Argent."
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