länsindelningen
Länsindelningen refers to the administrative division of Sweden into counties, known as län. This system of governance has a long history, evolving over centuries to its current form. Each län is administered by a county administrative board, Länsstyrelse, appointed by the national government, and a county council, Landsting, elected by the residents of the county.
The primary purpose of the länsindelning is to decentralize administrative functions and provide regional governance. The
The current länsindelning was largely established in the 17th century, with subsequent minor adjustments. While the