Svealand, (Scandinavian) Kingdom of
Years: 800 - 990
Svealand is the original Sweden, to which it gives its name.
This is supported by linguistics and is based on early medieval sources, such as the sagas.
In Old Norse and in Old English, Svealand and Sweden are synonymous, and described as a separate country from Götaland/Gautland/Geatland.
