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	Gotland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The island province of Gotland is represented by the current administrative entity, Gotland County.
		The Gotlandic flag with the Gotlandic national coat of arms, white on red ground, known from the 13th century in the shape of the seal of the Gotlandic Republic with the proud ram.
		Gotland is famous for its 92 medieval churches, most of which are restored and in active use.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gotland (716 words)

	Gotland County - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gotland County, or Gotlands län, is a County or län of Sweden.
		Gotland is located in the Baltic sea to the east of Öland, and is the largest of Sweden's islands.
		Gotland is the only Swedish county that does not have a county council, as well as having only one municipality and one area code.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gotland_County (353 words)

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		Gotland is situated in the middle of the Baltic Sea, 90 kilometres from the Swedish mainland and 130 kilometres from the Estonian mainland.
		Gotland is the land of contrasts: the vivid activity of a modern town in the middle of an ancient setting.
		Gotland is the largest island of Sweden and is one of its smallest provinces.
	hem.passagen.se /jwid0498/GOTLAND.HTM (2771 words)

	Gotland on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Gotland island is made up of a limestone plateau and has a steep coastline and a few hills.
		Gotland prospered as a major trade center of N Europe, but internal strife between the Hanse merchants and local tradesmen weakened the county.
		Gotland was conquered by the Swedish king, Magnus I (Magnus Ladulas) in 1280, and later was taken by Waldemar IV of Denmark in 1361 and by the Hanseatic League in 1370.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/G/Gotland.asp (542 words)

	Gotland, municipality of (Sweden)
		The municipality of Gotland was formed in 1971 by the unification of all the former municipalities in the island.
		Gotland is an island in the Baltic Sea.
		In the case of Gotland the territory of the old province, the modern county and the modern commune coincides.
	www.fotw.net /flags/se-09-80.html (518 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Gotland County
		Gotland is located in the Baltic sea to the east of Öland, and is the largest island of Sweden.
		Gotland County is geographically equivalent to the province of Gotlandia.
		Gotland County inherited its coat of arms from the province of Gotlandia.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Gotland_County (266 words)

	Gotland
		The population of Gotland declined dramatically through migration from the island during the 1940's and 50's.
		Gotland's insular position promotes strong local ties and loyalty to Gotlandish traditions, history and culture among its inhabitants, natives as well as newcomers, giving rise to a very strong regional identity and a firm resolve to remain on the island.
		Gotland encompasses many kinds of nature, from thick virgin forests and open barren alvar areas, over steep cliff coastlines and soft sandy beaches, to fertile farming communities and mighty "rauk", stone sea-stacks.
	b7.elkdata.ee /gotland.html (603 words)

	GOTLAND, CONSTITUTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Gotland, at the regional and local level, is at once a county, a municipality, and a regional self-governing body.
		Gotland is also the only municipality in Sweden that takes charge of the duties otherwise handled by county councils.
		It was against this background that a state commission of inquiry presented a proposal in 1995 to the effect that responsibility for regional development should be transferred from the state-controlled county administrative boards to the county councils, the directly elected bodies in the regions.
	www.eurisles.com /Textes/statut_iles/GotlandEN.htm (1068 words)

	Walking in Sweden
		Gotland is a unique island in the Baltic Sea with incredible sights and a rich and fascinating history.
		Gotland's untouched landscape varies from desolate heaths to lush meadows with spectacular cliffs, eroded limestone rocks and 800 km (500 miles) of coastline including miles of white sandy beaches.
		Gotland is teaming with varieties of unusual flora and bird colonies as well as sheep and wild horses.
	www.walkinginsweden.com /gotland (312 words)

	Breeds of Livestock - Gotland Horse
		The oldest reference to the Gotland pony is found in Skånelagen, a legal code from the 13th century, where "the wild horses of Gotland" are mentioned.
		In the beginning of the 19th century the ponies could be found throughout Gotland, especially in the large forests in the middle of the island.
		The Gotland Pony began to be exhibited at the summer fairs held by the Gotland Agricultural Society, and a few stud-farms were established to breed the horses.
	www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/horses/gotland (1017 words)

	Encyclopedia: Gotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Gotland, coat of arms This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest.
		Gotland (â«) is the largest island in the Baltic Sea with a size of 2,994 kmÂ².
		Gotland was granted its arms in 1560, even though the island was at the time occupied by Danish forces.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Gotland (654 words)

	Bicycling on the "Enchanted" Island of Gotland
		Gotland is 75 miles long by 35 miles at its widest part and is almost entirely flat.
		Gotland is the land of limestone and one of the most fossil rich places in the world.
		The lime gravelled roads, adorned with wildflowers, gleam in the sunshine and the light is as intense as in the Mediterranean region.
	www.infohub.com /ARTICLES/20000417.html (608 words)

	Info and facts on 'Gotland' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Gotland is the largest island (A land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water) in the Baltic Sea (A sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy).
		The main city on Gotland is Visby (additional info and facts about Visby), an old hanseatic (additional info and facts about hanseatic) city, sporting a largely intact city wall, as well as many historical buildings.
		So between Sweden and Gotland the first operational HVDC (additional info and facts about HVDC) -system in the Western hemisphere was installed, the HVDC Gotland (additional info and facts about HVDC Gotland).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/go/gotland.htm (259 words)

	AllRefer.com - Gotland, Scandinavia (Scandinavian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		The county comprises the large island of Gotland and several smaller islands, including FarOn, Gotska SandOn, and KarlsO.
		Archaeological remains indicate that Gotland, inhabited since the Stone Age, had wide commercial contacts from early times, especially under the Vikings (9th–11th cent.).
		By the Treaty of Stettin in 1570, Gotland passed under Danish rule; by the Peace of BrOmsebro in 1645 it was returned to Sweden.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/G/Gotland.html (331 words)

	Gotland Pony Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Russ began to be exhibited at the summer fairs held by the Gotland Agricultural Society, and a few stud farms were established to breed the horses.
		Gotlands were first imported into the United States in the 1950s for use in handicapped riding programs.
		The Gotland Russ Association of North America, Inc. is a new organization for owners, breeders and friends of Gotland horses.
	www.imh.org /imh/bw/gotland.html (849 words)

	"Gotland" Aircraft / AA Cruiser
		Gotland was originally projected (in 1926) as a small aircraft carrier of 4.500t with hangar capacity for 12 floatplanes launched by two catapults but with no recovery facilities.
		In 1927 the concept was altered to an 'aircraft cruiser' of 4.800t with 3 twin 152mm mountings and two catapults aft, the 12 floatplanes being carried on deck.
		For recovering her aircraft Gotland had a drag sail which was towed at speed against the wind and a heavy-duty crane aft.
	www.warship.get.net.pl /Szwecja/Cruisers/1934_Gotland_class/_Gotland_class.html (496 words)

	Gotland (Sweden) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The intermediate level of administration in Sweden is the county (län), with the commune (municipality) as the basic level of administration.
		At the time, Gotland was occupied by the Danish, a fact the Swedes had a hard time accepting.
		It is possible that the old seal of Gotland (with the ram) was mixed up with the seal of the city of Visby.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/se_gotla.html (561 words)

	HVDC Gotland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The HVDC Gotland, on the Swedish east coast was the first fully commercial static plant for high voltage direct current transmission in the world.
		In 1970 the service was re-engineered to transmission capacity of 30 megawatts at a voltage of 150kV by using the first thyristor module for HVDC applications.
		However even this capacity was not high enough and in 1983 a new link, HVDC Gotland 2 (transmission capacity: 130MW, transmission voltage: 150kV, cable length 92.9 kilometers, 6.6 kilometre overhead line) and in 1987 HVDC Gotland 3 (transmission capacity: 130MW, transmission voltage: 150kV, cable length of 98 kilometers) were built.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/HVDC_Gotland (216 words)

	A Brief History of Gotland
		Gotland is a beautiful island and it receives about 500,000 visitors each year.
		Gotland, initially an independent sovereign entity, fell under German rule in 1398, Danish rule in 1408, Swedish rule in 1645, Danish rule again in 1676, and ended up as part of Sweden in 1679, with a brief 23-day occupation by the Russians in 1808.
		Interestingly, when Gotland fell under Swedish rule, it did so as the result of peace treaties, whereas other countries' means of obtaining it were generally not peaceful.
	www.photo.net /sweden/gotland/history (242 words)

	Swedish Submarine HMS Gotland Arrives in San Diego
		Gotland will play a major role in the Navy’s ASW training by being an opposing force (OPFOR) during exercises against carrier and expeditionary strike groups, air patrols and other forces.
		Gotland is the first submarine in the world to operate with an air-independent propulsion (AIP) system.
		Gotland was built for operating in the waters around Scandinavia, which has less salt content.
	www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=18984 (622 words)

	Gotlands kommun: Gotland Heritage
		Culture and an interest in history both thrive in Gotland, especially in the local history societies and study circles, where the special island dialect and traditions are kept very much alive.
		Gotland is also host to many international events, including the Hanseatic Days and the Island Games.
		Bryggeriteatern, Gotland's county theatre, is housed in an old church in central Visby where plays are staged for both adults and children.
	www.gotland.se /imcms/4329 (356 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Travel \| Countries \| On Gotland pond
		The Vikings said that Gotland was enchanted, and would disappear during the daytime, only reappearing at sunset.
		The main town of Visby is a walled citadel, remarkably intact, and built by rich merchants who made the island a trading hub between Scandinavia, Russia and the rest of Europe between the 12th and 13th centuries.
		I found something comforting in the lichen-rich boulders, although Ilona complained at one stage that I was "becoming obsessed with old stones." I failed to convey to her the mystical power of those unfathomable connections with ancient lives.
	travel.guardian.co.uk /countries/story/0,7451,1552575,00.html (1641 words)

	Gotland, history
		Gotland became a republic of independent trading farmers with large farms on Gotland and trading contacts in foreign countries.
		The invasion of Gotland by the Danish king Valdemar Atterdag in 1361, who killed many rural Gutar in the process, is also thought of as the end of Gotland's period as a powerful trading nation.
		Gotland became by accident a Swedish colony in 1645, and after the peace treaty in Lund 1679, when the Swedish government annexed Gotland, the aim was to make the Gutar Swedes but with little success.
	www.lysator.liu.se /nordic/mirror/gutar/History.html (776 words)

	Gotland, unofficial flags and flag proposals (Sweden)
		A flag consisting of a red field with an old seal in white in the centre was launched in protest against the commune of Gotland which had replaced the seal it previously used as a logo.
		The seal on this flag is the one used centuries ago by the community of Gotland when the island was a peasant 'republic' loosely attached to the Swedish crown.
		The flag is inspired by that of the neighbouring island Öland, with the colours reversed so that the proposed flag of Gotland is yellow with a green cross.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/se!gotlu.html (367 words)

	Gotland and Trans Scandianavian Cycle Tour, part 2
		Turid had read somewhere that sheep is called lamm in Gotlandic language, and she said she couldnot understand why this island had the name Fårö;.
		A rough calculation by means of a map indicates a distance of 140 km from this point to the extreme Gotlandic point in the south west.
		Not only the land was more depressed in Gotland, even the corpses in the cairns must have felt very depressed as their graves moved away from the sea.
	home.online.no /~temelhei/got_2.htm (4391 words)

	Hotels in Sweden - Gotland
		Gotland, the largest of the Baltic islands, was an important trading post from long before Viking times and became a major power base of the Hanseatic League in the 12th and 13th centuries.
		While on Gotland, hire a bicycle and explore the rest of the island.
		Gotland is peppered with medieval churches and prehistoric sites.
	www.hotel-sweden.com /gotland.htm (420 words)

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		The town wall and the buildings were allowed to remain as they had been in the middle ages, and if new houses were built in the town, they were built on the old, medieval foundations.
		Gotland consists of sedimentary rocks that decline to the east.
		The bedrock of Gotland was deposited by small organisms during the period called silurium.
	home.online.no /~temelhei/got_1.htm (4291 words)

	Horses - The Gotland Pony - Horse and Pony Breeds on Equiworld - Equestrian Information on the internet
		Each season is marked by an annual Gotland activity: there's releasing the stallion to the herd each June, judging in July, and weaning the foals from the mares in November.
		Gotland ponies, with their gentle temperament and small size, are ideal for children of all ages.
		The Gotland breed has steadily gained popularity in North America, and a breed association, the Gotland Russ Association of North America (GRANA) was formed in 1997 in order to preserve, protect, and promote the Gotlands on this continent.
	www.equiworld.net /uk/horsecare/Breeds/gotland (828 words)

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