The Region of Finland Proper is a region (maakunta / landskap) of Finland. It borders to the regions of Satakunta, Tavastia Proper and Uusimaa. Finland is divided into 20 regions (maakunta/landskap in Finnish/Swedish). ... Satakunta is a region (maakunta / landskap) of Finland. ... Tavastia Proper is a region (maakunta / landskap) of Finland. ... Uusimaa (Nyland) is a region (maakunta / landskap) in Southern Finland. ...

Varsinais-Suomen maakunta Egentliga Finlands landskap Region FI183 Province Western Finland Historical province Finland Proper Area 10,623 km² Population  - Total (2002)  - Density 450,968 42.4/km² Regional bird Jackdaw Regional fish Baltic herring Regional flora Oak

Map highlighting the location of the Region of Finland Proper

Finland Proper, coat of arms This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... Finland is divided into 20 regions (maakunta/landskap in Finnish/Swedish). ... The Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics of Finland are used for statistical purposes in a European Union context. ... Finland consists of 6 provinces (Finnish: läänit, Swedish: län), following a 1997 redesign that reduced their number from 12. ... The Province of Western Finland is a province of Finland. ... The historical provinces (Finnish: maakunta, Swedish: landskap) of Finland is a legacy of the countrys joint history with Sweden. ... Finland Proper, Varsinais-Suomi or Egentliga Finland, is a historical province in south western Finland. ... This article explains the meaning of area as a physical quantity. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Population density can be used as a measurement of any tangible item. ... Binomial name Corvus monedula (Linnaeus, 1758) The Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) is one of the smallest species (34-39 cm in length) in the genus of crows and ravens. ... Lake Huron herring A herring is a type of small oily fish found in the temperate, shallow waters of the North Atlantic. ... Oakland International Airport is located in Oakland, California and serves the San Francisco Bay Area metro region. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...

Historical Provinces

For History, Geography and Culture see: Finland Proper Finland Proper, Varsinais-Suomi or Egentliga Finland, is a historical province in south western Finland. ...

Regional Council

Main article: Finland Proper Regional Council

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Finland Proper The 56 municipalities of the Finland Proper Region in Finland are divided on five districts. ...

The Region of Finland Proper is made up by 54 municipalities. The municipalities (kunta in Finnish, kommun in Swedish) represent the local level of self government in Finland and also act as the basic regional administrative units of the country. ...

Alastaro is a municipality of Finland. ... Askainen (Villnäs in Swedish) is a municipality of Finland. ... Aura is a municipality of Finland. ... Dragsfjärd is a municipality of Finland. ... Halikko is a municipality of Finland. ... Houtskär (IPA: //), or Houtskari (/ˈhoutsËŒkÉ‘ri/) in Finnish, is a municipality of Finland. ... Iniö is a municipality of Finland. ... Kaarina (S:t Karins in Swedish) is a town and municipality of Finland. ... Kimito (IPA: //), or Kemiö (/ˈkemiø/) in Finnish, is a municipality of Finland. ... Kiikala is a municipality of Finland. ... Kisko is a municipality of Finland. ... Korpo (Korppoo in Finnish) is a municipality of Finland. ... Koski Tl is a municipality of Finland. ... Kustavi (Gustavs in Swedish) is a municipality of Finland. ... Kuusjoki is a municipality of Finland. ... Laitila is a municipality of Finland. ... Lemu is a municipality of Finland. ... Lieto (Lundo in Swedish) is a municipality of Finland. ... Loimaa is a town and municipality of Finland. ... Marttila is a municipality of Finland. ... Masku is a municipality of Finland. ... Mellilä (IPA: ) is a municipality of Finland. ... Merimasku is a municipality of Finland. ... Mietoinen is a municipality of Finland. ... Muurla is a municipality of Finland. ... Mynämäki (IPA: ) is a municipality of Finland. ... Naantali (Swedish Nådendal, Latin Vallis Gratiae - valley of grace), city in south-western Finland, known as the probably most important tourist centre of the country. ... Nagu (Nauvo in Finnish) is a municipality of Finland. ... Nousiainen (Nousis in Swedish) is a municipality of Finland. ... Oripää (IPA: ) is a municipality of Finland. ... Paimio (Pemar in Swedish) is a municipality of Finland. ... Pargas (Parainen in Finnish) is a municipality of Finland. ... Perniö (IPA: , or BjärnÃ¥ in Swedish, is a municipality of Finland. ... Pertteli is a municipality of Finland. ... Piikkiö (IPA: ), or Pikis in Swedish, is a municipality of Finland. ... Pyhäranta (IPA: ) is a municipality of Finland. ... Pöytyä (IPA: ) is a municipality of Finland. ... Raisio (Swedish Reso), city in south-western Finland and an important junction of major roads. ... Rusko is a municipality of Finland. ... Rymättylä (IPA: ), or Rimito in Swedish, is a municipality of Finland. ... Salo is a town and municipality of Finland. ... Sauvo (Sagu in Swedish) is a municipality of Finland. ... Somero is a municipality of Finland. ... Suomusjärvi (IPA: ) is a municipality of Finland. ... Särkisalo (IPA: ), or Finby in Swedish, is a municipality of Finland. ... Taivassalo (Tövsala in Swedish) is a municipality of Finland. ... Tarvasjoki is a municipality of Finland. ... Location within Finland Turku (Swedish: Åbo  listen?, Latin: Aboa) is a city in Finland, founded in the 13th century. ... Uusikaupunki (Nystad in Swedish) is a town and municipality of Finland. ... Vahto is a municipality of Finland. ... Vehmaa is a municipality of Finland. ... Velkua is a municipality of Finland. ... Västanfjärd is a municipality of Finland. ... Yläne (IPA: ) is a municipality of Finland. ...

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Finland Proper

The region uses the coat of arms of Finland Proper. Finland Proper, Varsinais-Suomi or Egentliga Finland, is a historical province in south western Finland. ...

External links

• Finland Proper Regional Council - Official site