Uppsala County

Uppsala County () is a county or "län" on the eastern coast of Sweden, whose capital is the city of Uppsala. It borders the counties of Dalarna, Stockholm, Södermanland, Västmanland, Gävleborg, and the Baltic Sea.
Province.
"For History, Geography and Culture see: Uppland"
The northern parts of the province of Uppland encompasses Uppsala County.
Administration.
The main aim of the County Administrative Board is to fulfil the goals set in national politics by the Riksdag and the Government, to coordinate the interests of the county, promote its development, establish regional goals and safeguard the due process of law in the handling of each case. The County Administrative Board is a Government Agency headed by a Governor. See List of Uppsala Governors.
Politics.
The County Council of Uppsala or "Region Uppsala" (previously "Landstinget i Uppsala län"), which is appointed by the electorate of the county, is primarily responsible for health care and public transportation.
Heraldry.
The County of Uppsala inherited its coat of arms from the province of Uppland. When it is shown with a royal crown it represents the County Administrative Board.
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