Skåne

Skåne (Scania) is a historical province in southern Sweden. Once part of Denmark, it became a part of Sweden in the 17th century.

Skåne
Flag of Skåne
Coat of arms of Skåne
Coordinates: 55°48′N 13°37′E
CountrySweden
LandGötaland
CountySkåne County
Area
  Total10,939 km2 (4,224 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2013 [2])
  Total1 274 069
Ethnicity
  LanguageSwedish
  DialectScanian
Culture
  FlowerOxeye daisy
  AnimalRed deer
  BirdRed Kite
  FishEel
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area codes040–0418

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