Småland is located in the southern part of Sweden and it borders the provinces of Blekinge and Skåne in the south, Halland in the west, Västergötland in the north-west and Östergötland in the north.
The eastern part of Småland borders the Baltic Sea and Sweden's second largest island Öland is located there as well. The Öland Bridge between Kalmar (Småland) and Färjestaden (Öland) connects the island with the mainland.
SWEDEN FOR REAL!
the official slogan of Småland
The surface of Småland consists of
WHAT
DOES SMÅLAND MEAN?
The name Småland is a combination of the Swedish words "små" and "land" literally meaning small lands.
This stems from the many small lands that were independent in the past and have then been combined into one large land that is now called Småland.
SMÅLAND'S PROVINCE SYMBOLS
In Sweden every province (landskap) has its own symbols and charcteristics. Not only does Småland have its own coat of arms and a flag - among other things there is also a specific flower and an animal that is the official flower / animal of Småland.
Province Flower
Linnaea Borealis
Province Fish
Wels Catfish
Province Apple
Hornsberg
Province Insect
European Hornet
Province Mushroom
Coral Tooth Fungus
Province Animal
Eurasian Otter
Province Stone
Red Växjö Granite
Province Bird
Song Thrush
Province Moss
Schistostega pennata
“Småland is the perfect area for hiking in beautiful forests.”