What county is Falun Sweden?
Dalarna
Falun, town, capital of the län (county) of Dalarna and major town of the traditional landskap (province) of Dalarna, central Sweden.
Where in Sweden is Dalarna?
Dalarna, formerly Dalecarlia, län (county) and traditional landskap (province), central Sweden. It extends from the Norwegian border in the west nearly to the town of Gävle, on the Gulf of Bothnia in the east.
Why are Swedish houses painted red?
Falu red comes from the Falun copper mine in central Sweden, which dates back to the 9th century. Today the mine is a museum and UNESCO World Heritage site, but at one point in history, it was the largest copper mine in Europe and the economic anchor of the Swedish kingdom.
What does the Falun Gong symbol mean?
The Falun (法輪) symbol pictured is used as an emblem by the Falun Gong spiritual group. In Buddhism, the Dharmachakra represents the completeness of the doctrine. To “turn the wheel of dharma” (Zhuan Falun) means to preach the Buddhist doctrine, and is the title of Falun Gong’s main text.
What was the former name of Dalarna County?
It is also bordered by the Norwegian counties of Hedmark and Trøndelag in the west. Its former name was Kopparberg County ( Swedish: Kopparbergs län) until it was changed to the name of the provincial region on 1 January 1997.
When did Kopparbergs Lan become Dalarna County?
The 1634 Instrument of Government led to the creation of a county covering Dalarna with its own County Governor. The Kopparbergs län (literally Copper Mountain County) was finally created by royal decree in 1647. In 1997, the name of the county was changed to Dalarna County.
Who was the Governor of Dalarna in 1634?
In older times, Dalarna was periodically part of the territory ruled by the governor of Västerås Castle. The 1634 Instrument of Government led to the creation of a county covering Dalarna with its own County Governor. The Kopparbergs län (literally Copper Mountain County) was finally created by royal decree in 1647.
Who is the County Council of Dalarna Sweden?
The county council of Dalarna or Region Dalarna primarily handles health care and public transportation. After the Swedish county council election in 2018, the following political parties are represented in the Dalarna county council: Municipalities of Dalarna County. The Dalarna County inherited its coat of arms from the province of Dalarna.