Björnlandet is a national park in northern Sweden

Sweden

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. It was established in 1991 and covers an area of 11 square kilometres.

Geographically it lies in southernmost Lappland

Swedish Lapland

Lappland is a province in northernmost Sweden. It borders Jämtland, Ångermanland, Västerbotten, Norrbotten, Norway and Finland. About a quarter of Sweden's surface area is in Lappland.Lappland originally extended eastward...

, near the small town

Tatort

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 (village) Fredrika, in Åsele Municipality

Åsele Municipality

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, Västerbotten County

Västerbotten County

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The forest is interesting due to its large primeval forest and a geography is distinguished by steep ravines and precipices. The fauna is comparatively of lower interest, due to the harsh climate and environment.

External links

• Björnlandet National Park from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
  Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
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