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Lapland originally extended eastward. However, in 1809 Russia annexed the eastern part of the Swedish realm, and created the Grand Duchy Of Finland , which in effect split Lapland into a Swedish and a Finnish, which still exist today -- see also Finnish Lapland .
GOVERNMENT The Swedish Lapland is divided between the Norrbotten County , in the north, Västerbotten County , in the south. Citizens of Sami descent are eligible to stand and vote in elections for the Swedish Sami Parliament . GEOGRAPHY Parts of Lappland have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site , the Laponian Area . National parks Municipalities and towns In Norrbotten County : In Västerbotten County : HERALDRY Lapland itself was never considered a duchy but on January 18 , 1884 the Privy Council gave all Provinces the right of use to a dukal coronet for their arms. Blazon Swedish version: "Argent, a Wildman stantant Gules wrapped with birch leaves Vert on the head and around the waist holding a Club Or in dexter over the shoulder." CULTURE
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