a province or laen of Sweden. It is bounded W. and N.W. by Norway, N.E. by Falun, E. by Obevo, S. by Wernersborg and Lake Werner. Area 6945 square miles. Pop. (1845) 209,596. The surface is mountainous, interspersed with numerous lakes and rivers, and it has some rich iron mines. The principal towns are Carlstad, Cristenshamn, and Philipstad.