Västerbotten County, or Västerbottens län is a County or län in the north of Sweden. It borders to the counties of Västernorrland, Jämtland, Norrbotten as well as the Norwegian county of Nordland and the Gulf of Bothnia.
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For History, Geography and Culture see: Westrobothnia, Laponia and Angermannia
Västerbotten County is divided upon the provinces of Westrobothnia, Angermannia and Laponia.
Main article: Västerbotten County Administrative Board
The main aim of the County Administrative Board is to fullfil the goals set in national politics by the Parliament and the Government, to coordinate the interests of the county, to promote the development of the county, to establish regional goals and safeguard the due process of law in the handling of each case. The County Administrative Board is nominally a Government Agency headed by a Governor. See List of Västerbotten Governors.
Main article: Västerbotten County Council
The County Council of Västerbotten or Västerbotten Läns Landsting.
Main article: Municipalities of Västerbotten
Main article: Heraldry of Westrobothnia
The arms for Västerbotten County is a combination of the arms of Westrobothnia, Laponia and Angermannia. When it is shown with a royal crown it represents the County Administrative Board. Blazon: "Parted per fess, base parted per pale, the arms of Westrobothnia, the arms of Laponia and the arms of Angermannia."