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Norrbotten had gradually become synonymous with the area that was previously referred to as northern VĂ€sterbotten. It started to evolve as a separate province. During the 20th century it got all of the symbols (animals, flowers etc.) which are assigned to the other provinces of Sweden. But there was
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