Gotland (Concert of Europe)

Gotland (Gutnish: Gutland) is an island in the central, and a region of. Apart from the main island, it also includes a few surrounding islets. During the Middle Ages, rule over the island was disputed between, the Teutonic Knights and Sweden, before the latter finally managed to conquer it once and for all in the 17th century.

Gotland is a mostly rural island, and the only major settlement is its capital, Visby. Its territory is mostly flat, with some low hills and forested regions. A dialect of Swedish, Gutnish, is spoken on the island, and enjoys official status. The main sector of Gotland's economy is agriculture, but some areas around Visby are undergoing a process of industrialization.