The Dalarna region
Dalarna is a historical province in central Sweden. A common English name form is Dalecarlia or Dalekarlia. Places involving the element Dalecarlia still
exist in the United States.
The word "Dalarna" means "the dales" (valleys). It is a region full of historical associations, and possesses strong local characteristics in respect of
its products, and especially of its people. The Dalecarlians or Dalesmen speak their own dialect, the Dalecarlian language and have a traditional clothing.
Historically, they are famed for their sturdy love of independence.
The geography is distinguished by lake Siljan in the middle part, and the Västerdal River and Österdal River that join into the Dal River.
The northern part of the province are within the Scandinavian mountain range, and are mountainous with many lakes. The southern part consists of plains,
with several mines, most notably copper, traditionally forming part of Bergslagen.
Highest point is Storvätteshågna with 1,204 meters. Lowest point is at 55 meters, in the south-east part..........
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