Västerbotten County

Västerbotten County (Swedish: Västerbottens län, pronounced [ˈvɛstɛrˌbɔtːɛns ˈlɛːn]; Northern Sami: Västerbottena leatna, pronounced [ˈvɛstɛrˌbɔtːɛna ˈleat̪na]), sometimes called Westrobothnia, is a county or län in the north of Sweden. It shares the borders with the counties of Västernorrland, Jämtland, and Norrbotten, as well as the Norwegian county of Nordland and the Gulf of Bothnia. Its capital is Umeå which is also the largest city in Northern Sweden, and the second-largest city is Skellefteå. These two municipalities, both of which are located in the eastern coastal region, make up more than two thirds of Västerbotten's population. The interior of Västerbotten County is sparsely populated, and has vast wilderness areas. The land area of Västerbotten is larger than that of either Denmark, the Netherlands or Switzerland. Provinces For history, geography, and culture, see: Västerbotten, Lapland, and Ångermanland Västerbotten County, also known as Västerbottens län in Swedish, is located in the northern part of Sweden. It shares borders with Västernorrland, Jämtland, and Norrbotten counties, as well as the Norwegian county of Nordland and the Gulf of Bothnia. The county's capital is Umeå, which is home to approximately half of the population when combined with the largest town in the northern part, Skellefteå. These two municipalities make up the majority of the population. The county boasts vast wilderness areas and has a land area larger than that of Denmark, the Netherlands or Switzerland. Administration The main aim of the County Administrative Board is to fulfil the goals set in national politics by the Riksdag and the Government, to co-ordinate the interests of the county, to promote the development of the county, to establish regional goals, and to safeguard the due process of law in the handling of each case. The County Administrative Board is a Government Agency headed by a Governor. See List of Västerbotten Governors. Politics The Regional Council of Västerbotten or Region Västerbotten. Riksdag elections The table details all Riksdag election results of Västerbotten County since the unicameral era began in 1970. The blocs denote which party would support the Prime Minister or the lead opposition party towards the end of the elected parliament. Governors Municipalities In Lapland Province: Dorotea Lycksele Malå Sorsele Storuman Vilhelmina Åsele In Västerbotten Province: Norsjö Robertsfors Skellefteå Umeå Vindeln Vännäs In Ångermanland Province: Bjurholm Nordmaling Demographics Foreign background SCB have collected statistics on backgrounds of residents since 2002. These tables consist of all who have two foreign-born parents or are born abroad themselves. The chart lists election years and the last year on record alone. Heraldry The arms for Västerbotten County is a combination of the arms of Västerbotten, Swedish Lapland, and Ångermanland. When it is shown with a royal crown, it represents the County Administrative Board. Blazon: "Parted per fess, base parted per pale, the arms of Västerbotten, the arms of Lapland, and the arms of Ångermanland." References and notes External links Regional Association of Local Authorities in Västerbotten Västerbotten County Administrative Board Västerbotten County Council