Province
For History, Geography and Culture see: Småland
Geographically Kronoberg County represents the heartland of the province of Småland. It received its present borders in 1687 when Jönköping County was separated.
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“It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.”
—Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (18091894)
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“It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.”
—Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (18091894)