Bohuslän

Bohuslän is a historical province in southern Sweden. Once part of Norway, it became a part of Sweden in the 17th century.

Bohuslän
Coat of arms of Bohuslän
Coordinates: 58°14′53″N 11°53′13″E
CountrySweden
LandGötaland
CountyVästra Götaland County
Area
  Total4,400 km2 (1,700 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)[1]
  Total287,223
  Density65/km2 (170/sq mi)
Ethnicity
  LanguageSwedish
  DialectGötamål
Culture
  FlowerEuropean honeysuckle
  AnimalHarbour seal
  BirdEurasian Oystercatcher
  FishMackerel
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

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