lappmark

territorial subdivision, Sweden

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The term "Lappmark" refers to territorial subdivisions in northern Sweden that were established for regulating and taxing the fur trade. The region of Lappland, which overlaps with the northern Swedish province of Norrland, is characterized by high mountains, rolling hills, forests, lakes, rivers, and glaciers. Historically, this area was inhabited by the Sami people, who are indigenous to the region. While "Lapp" is a term historically used for the Sami, it is now considered offensive by them. Swedish settlers began moving into the interior, leading to conflicts with the Sami and the establishment of cultivation limits that defined the boundaries of Lappland. Today, Lappland is known for its rich iron-ore mines and hydroelectric power generation, though agriculture is limited due to the Arctic climate.1234

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Territorial subdivisions called lappmark were established for the regulation and taxation of the fur trade. As Swedish cultivators settled the coastal provinces (Västerbotten and Norrbotten) and began to move up the rivers into the interior, conflicts arose with the indigenous Sami. Twice, “limits of cultivation” were established by…
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Territorial subdivisions called lappmark were established for the regulation and taxation of the fur trade. As Swedish cultivators settled the coastal provinces (Västerbotten and Norrbotten) and began to move up the rivers into the interior, conflicts arose with the indigenous Sami. Twice, “limits of cultivation” were established by…
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