Halland (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈhǎlːand] ) is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden (landskap), on the western coast of Götaland, southern Sweden. It borders Västergötland, Småland, Scania and the sea of Kattegat. Until 1645 and the Second Treaty of Brömsebro, it was part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Its name means Land of Rocky Slabs (Swedish: hällar) referring to the coastal cliffs of especially the northern part of the region. Administration. The provinces of Sweden serve no administrative function. Instead, that function is served by the Counties of Sweden.
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