Örebro County, or Örebro län,, is a County or län in middle Sweden. It borders to the counties of Västra Götaland, Värmland, Dalarna, Västmanland, Södermanland and Östergötland.
Province
For History, Geography and Culture see: Nericia, Westmannia or Wermelandia
Örebro County consists of the province of Nericia, the western half of Westmannia and a minor part of Wermelandia.
Administration
Main article: Örebro County Administrative Board
The county was named Närke and Värmland County until 1779 when Värmland County ceded.
The main aim of the County Administrative Board is to fulfil the goals set in national politics by the Parliament and the Government, to coordinate the interests of the county, to promote the development of the county, to establish regional goals and safeguard the due process of law in the handling of each case. The County Administrative Board is nominally a Government Agency headed by a Governor. See List of Örebro Governors.
Politics
Main article: Örebro County Council
The County Council of Örebro or Landstinget i Örebro län.
Municipalities
Main article: Municipalities of Örebro
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Nericia
The arms for the County of Örebro is a combination of the arms of Nericia, Westmannia and Wermelandia. When it is shown with a royal crown it represents the County Administrative Board.
Miscellaneous topics
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Last updated: 06-09-2005 12:03:19
