Sweden started building the fortress in 1748, when Finland was still a part of the Swedish kingdom.

The loss of Finland that same year meant Stockholm ceased to be the geographical centre of the Swedish kingdom.

The actual age of the Swedish kingdom is unknown.

Surprisingly, it would be the Geatish name that became the common term in the Swedish kingdom.

By 1315, Valdemar and his elder brother Eric managed to wrest large parts of the Swedish kingdom from their brother.

From this battle and onwards, all of Geatland is described as part of the Swedish kingdom.

The area of present-day Finland became a fully consolidated part of the Swedish kingdom.

In later years the area was progressively tied more closely to the Swedish kingdom.

Christian maintained his claim to the Swedish kingdom up to his death in 1481.

The Counties and Provinces represent territories that were fully integrated into the Swedish kingdom.