NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Ostrobothnia

Ostrobothnia, Österbotten (literally "East (of) Bottom / the Gulf of Bothnia") or Pohjanmaa (literally "Bottom land / soil / ground"), is a The historical provinces (Finnish: maakunta, Swedish: landskap) of Finland is a legacy of the countrys joint history with Sweden. The provinces ceased to be an administrative entity already in 1634 when they were superseded by the Counties, a reform which remained in force in Finland until 1997. The provinces... historical province to the north in The Republic of Finland (Finnish: Suomen tasavalta, Swedish: Republiken Finland) is a Nordic country in northeastern Europe, bordered by the Baltic Sea to the southwest, the Gulf of Finland to the southeast and the Gulf of Bothnia to the west. Finland has land frontiers with Sweden, Norway and Russia and... Finland. It borders to Finnish Karelia, historically also Swedish Karelia or Carelia, is a historical province in eastern Finland. It refers to the western parts of Karelia that during the second millennium has been under western dominance, religiously and politically. Western Karelia is separate from East Karelia, or Russian Karelia, which has been dominated... Karelia, Savonia, Savolax or Savo, is a historical province in the south of Finland. It borders to Nylandia, Tavastia, Ostrobothnia, and Karelia. Savolax Savo Land Österland Provinces Eastern Finland Regions Northern Savonia Southern Savonia Area - km² Map highlighting the location of Savonia Contents // 1 Administration 2 History 3 Geography 4 Culture... Savonia, Tavastia, Tavastland or Häme, is a historical province in the south of Finland. It borders to Finland Proper, Satakunda, Ostrobothnia, Savonia and Nylandia. Tavastland Häme Land Österland Provincea Southern Finland Western Finland Regions Tavastia Proper Päijänne Tavastia Central Finland Area - km² Map highlighting the location of... Tavastia and Satakunda (Satakunta) is a historical province in south western Finland. It borders to Finland Proper, Tavastia and Ostrobothnia. It is also bounded by the Baltic sea. Satakunda Satakunta Land Österland Province Western Finland Regions Satakunta Pirkanmaa Area - km² Map highlighting the location of Satakunda Administration For current affairs see: Western... Satakunda in the south, and to Westrobothnia, or Västerbotten, is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. It borders to Angermannia, Laponia, Ostrobothnia and the Gulf of Bothnia, until early 20th century. Northern Westrobothnia, is on occasion considered to be a separate traditional province called Norrbotten. Västerbotten Länsipohja Land Norrland... Westrobothnia in Sweden, and Laponia, or Lappland, was a historical Province or landskap in the extreme north of Sweden. In 1809 it was split into a Swedish western part and a Finnish eastern part. It borders to Jemtia, Angermannia and Westrobothnia in Sweden and to Ostrobothnia in Finland. It also borders to Norway and... Laponia in the north. It is also bounded by The Russian Federation (Russian: Росси́йская Федера́ция, transliteration: Rossiyskaya Federatsiya or Rossijskaja Federacija), or Russia (Russian: Росси́я, transliteration: Rossiya or Rossija), is a country that stretches... Russia in the east and the Categories: Finland geography stubs | Sweden geography stubs | Seas | Baltic Sea ... Gulf of Bothnia in the west.

Government

For current affairs see: The Province of Western Finland is a province of Finland. It borders to the provinces of Oulu, Eastern Finland and Southern Finland. It also borders to the Gulf of Bothnia towards Åland. Länsi-Suomen lääni Västra Finlands län Province FI-LS Residence city Turku Governor Rauno... Western Finland, Uleåborg and The Province of Lapland is one of the Provinces of Finland, and a part of the larger geographical area of Lapland, which spans over four countries. The municipalities in the province cooperate in a Regional Council, which also makes it the Region of Lapland. It borders to the Province of... Lapland

Ostrobothnia is divided between the administrative provinces of Western Finland, Uleåborg, and Lapland.

History

Main article: This article needs cleanup. Please edit this article to conform to a higher standard of article quality. PREHISTORY Palaeolithic 120.000 BP: Neanderthal people living at the Wolf cave (Varggrottan/Susiluola) outside Kristinestad/Kristiinankaupunki. Mesolithic 7000-5000 BC: Human recolonization after the end of the Ice Age. Most of the... History of Ostrobothnia

The earliest human presence in Ostrobothnia is represented by the 120.000 year old settlement near Kristinestad. Modern humans arrived 9000 years ago, as soon as the ice sheet disappeared and enough land had risen above sea level. A complex hunter gatherer society emerged along the coast. During the Bronze and Iron Ages an agrarian economy society eventually replaced earlier structures in southern Ostrobothnia, whereas traditional economies survived much longer in the northern and inland locations. During the Middle Ages Ostrobotnia was christianized and connected to the Swedish state. The Swedish crown established Korsholm as the administrative centre. Large parts were colonized due to rapid population increase. The first towns were estblished in the 17th century. In 1809 Ostrobothnia was separated from Sweden along with the rest of Finland.

Geography

Culture

Heraldry

The arms is crowned by a count's coronet, though by Finnish tradition this more resembles a Swedish baron's coronet. Blazon: "Azure, six ermines courant argent, tail-tips sable."

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The provinces or landskap were the subdivision of Sweden until 1634, when they were replaced by counties in a reform, led by Axel Oxenstierna, that still remains in force in Sweden proper. The county reform also survived until 1997 in Finland, despite the separation from Sweden in 1809. The provinces... Historical provinces of Sweden and Finland | The Realm of Sweden or Svenska väldet is a term that historically was used to comprise all the territories under the control of the Swedish monarchs. This article is part of the History of Sweden series Viking Age Early Kingdoms Unification Modern Sweden A New Great Power The Swedish... The Swedish Realm

Alandia | Angermannia, or Ångermanland, is a historical Sweden. It borders to Medelpadia, Jemtia, Laponia, Westrobothnia and the Gulf of Bothnia. Ångermanland Land Norrland County Västernorrland County Area 19,507 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin Wild pansy Styvmorsviol Viola Tricolor Provincial animal Beaver Map highlighting the location of Angermannia Population The... Angermannia | Bahusia, or Bohuslän, is a historical Sweden. It borders to Dalia and Westrogothia. It is also borders to Skagerrak and to Norway. By the treaty of Roskilde, this formerly Norwegian province was ceded to Sweden. The largest city is Uddevalla in the middle of Bahusia. Bohuslän Land G... Bahusia | Blechingia (Blekinge) is a historical Sweden. It borders Smalandia, Scania and the Baltic Sea. Blekinge Land Terra Scania (Götaland) County Blekinge County Area 2,900 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin Mullein Kungsljus Verbascum Thapsus Provincial animal Stag Beetle Map highlighting the location of Blechingia County For current affairs see... Blechingia | Dalecarlia, or Dalarna, is a historical Province or landskap in the west of middle Sweden. It adjoins Herdalia, Helsingia, Gestricia, Westmannia and Wermelandia. It is also bounded by Norway in the west. Dalarna Land Svealand County Dalarna County Area 29,086 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin Harebell Ängsklocka Campanula patula... Dalecarlia | For other uses, see Dalia (disambiguation). Dalia or Dalsland, is a historical Province or landskap in the south west of Sweden. It borders to Bahusia, Wermelandia and Westrogothia. It and is also bounded by lake Vänern and Norway. Dalsland Land Götaland County Västra Götaland County Area... Dalia | Finland Proper, Varsinais-Suomi or Egentliga Finland, is a historical province in south western Finland. It borders Satakunda, Tavastia and Nylandia. It is also bounded by the Baltic sea facing Åland. There is also a modern region by the name Finland Proper. Finland Proper is not to be confused with... Finland Proper | Gestricia, or Gästrikland, is a historical Province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Uplandia, Westmannia, Dalecarlia, Helsingia and the Gulf of Bothnia. Gästrikland Land Norrland County Gävleborg County Area 4,200 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin Lily of the valley Liljekonvalje Convallaria majalis... Gestricia | Gotlandia, or Gotland, a historical Province or landskap, of Sweden. It consists of the islands of Gotland, Fårö and a few smaller islands located in the Baltic Sea to the east of Öland. Gotland Land Götaland County Gotland County Area 3,140 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin English... Gotlandia | Hallandia (Halland) is a historical Province (landskap) on the western coast of Sweden. It borders Westrogothia, Smalandia, Scania and the sea of Kattegat. The population is 287,558, of which 272,142 lives in Halland County, 13,363 in Västra Götaland County and 2,053 in Skåne... Hallandia | Helsingia, or Hälsingland, is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. It borders to Gestricia, Dalecarlia, Herdalia, Medelpadia and to the Gulf of Bothnia. Hälsingland Land Norrland County Gävleborg County Area 14,200 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin Flax Lin Linium usitatissimum Provincial animal... Helsingia | Herdalia, or Härjedalen, is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. It borders to Dalecarlia, Helsingia, Medelpadia, Jemtia and to Norway. Härjedalen Land Norrland County Jämtland County Area 11,405 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin Arctic violet Mosippa Pulsatilla Vernalis Provincial animal Bear Map... Herdalia | Jemtia, or Jämtland (or simply Jamtland as it is known by its local dialect), is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. It borders to Herdalia, Medelpadia, Angermannia, Laponia and to Norway. Some of its inhabitants speak the Jamska language. Jämtland Land Norrland County J... Jemtia | Finnish Karelia, historically also Swedish Karelia or Carelia, is a historical province in eastern Finland. It refers to the western parts of Karelia that during the second millennium has been under western dominance, religiously and politically. Western Karelia is separate from East Karelia, or Russian Karelia, which has been dominated... Karelia | Laponia, or Lappland, was a historical Province or landskap in the extreme north of Sweden. In 1809 it was split into a Swedish western part and a Finnish eastern part. It borders to Jemtia, Angermannia and Westrobothnia in Sweden and to Ostrobothnia in Finland. It also borders to Norway and... Laponia | Medelpadia, or Medelpad, is a historical Province or landskap in north of Sweden. It borders to Helsingia, Herdalia, Jemtia, Angermannia and the Gulf of Bothnia. Medelpad Land Norrland County Västernorrland County Area 7,058 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin Spruce Gran Picea Abies Provincial animal Arctic Hare Map highlighting... Medelpadia | Nericia, also Nerike or Närke, is a historical Province or landskap in middle Sweden. It borders to Westrogothia, Wermelandia, Westmannia, Sudermannia and Ostrogothia. Närke Land Svealand County Örebro County Area 4,122 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin Cowslip Gullviva Primula veris Provincial animal Dormouse Map highlighting the location... Nericia | Nylandia, Nyland or Uusimaa is a historical province in the south of Finland. It borders to Finland Proper, Tavastia, Savonia, and Karelia. Nyland Uusimaa Land Österland Provinces Southern Finland Regions Eastern Uusimaa Uusimaa Kymenlaakso Area 6,366 km² Map highlighting the location of Nylandia Administration For current affairs see: Southern... Nylandia | Oelandia (Öland) is a historical Province (landskap) of Sweden. It is located in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Smalandia, and consists of the island of Öland, which is the largest island belonging to Sweden after Gotland. Öland Land Götaland County Kalmar County Area 1,342 km² Provincial... Oelandia | Ostrobothnia | Ostrogothia | Satakunda (Satakunta) is a historical province in south western Finland. It borders to Finland Proper, Tavastia and Ostrobothnia. It is also bounded by the Baltic sea. Satakunda Satakunta Land Österland Province Western Finland Regions Satakunta Pirkanmaa Area - km² Map highlighting the location of Satakunda Administration For current affairs see: Western... Satakunda | Savonia, Savolax or Savo, is a historical province in the south of Finland. It borders to Nylandia, Tavastia, Ostrobothnia, and Karelia. Savolax Savo Land Österland Provinces Eastern Finland Regions Northern Savonia Southern Savonia Area - km² Map highlighting the location of Savonia Contents // 1 Administration 2 History 3 Geography 4 Culture... Savonia | For other uses, see Scania (disambiguation). Scania (Skåne) is the southernmost historical Province (landskap) of Sweden. It borders Hallandia, Smalandia and Blechingia. To the east, west and south it also borders the Baltic Sea and the Öresund/Øresund strait, also known as The Sound. Skåne Land Terra Scania... Scania | Smalandia (Småland, literally Small Countries) is a historical Province (landskap) in southern Sweden. It borders Blechingia, Scania, Hallandia, Westrogothia, Ostrogothia and the island province of Oelandia, which is in the Baltic Sea. Småland Land Götaland County Kronoberg County Kalmar County Jönköping County Halland County Österg... Smalandia | Sudermannia or Södermanland, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders to Ostrogothia, Nericia, Westmannia and Uplandia. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea. Södermanland Land Svealand County Södermanland County Stockholm County Area 8,169... Sudermannia | Tavastia, Tavastland or Häme, is a historical province in the south of Finland. It borders to Finland Proper, Satakunda, Ostrobothnia, Savonia and Nylandia. Tavastland Häme Land Österland Provincea Southern Finland Western Finland Regions Tavastia Proper Päijänne Tavastia Central Finland Area - km² Map highlighting the location of... Tavastia | Uplandia, or Uppland, is a historical Province or Landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden. It borders to Sudermannia, Westmannia and Gestricia. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea. Uppland Land Svealand County Uppsala County Stockholm County Västmanland County Area 12,813 km² Provincial... Uplandia | Wermelandia, or Värmland, is a historical province or landskap in the west of middle Sweden. It borders to Westrogothia, Dalia, Dalecarlia, Westmannia and Nericia. It is also bounded by Norway in the east. Värmland Land Svealand County Värmland County Area 18,164 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin... Wermelandia | Westmannia, or Västmanland, is a historical Province or landskap in middle Sweden. It borders to Sudermannia, Nericia, Wermelandia, Dalecarlia and Uplandia. Västmanland Land Svealand County Västmanland County Örebro County Area 8,363 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin Mistletoe Mistel Viscum album Provincial animal Roe deer Map highlighting... Westmannia | Westrobothnia, or Västerbotten, is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. It borders to Angermannia, Laponia, Ostrobothnia and the Gulf of Bothnia, until early 20th century. Northern Westrobothnia, is on occasion considered to be a separate traditional province called Norrbotten. Västerbotten Länsipohja Land Norrland... Westrobothnia | Westrogothia (Västergötland) is a historical Province (landskap) in the southwest of Sweden. It borders Bahusia, Dalia, Wermelandia, Nericia, Ostrogothia, Västergötland Land Götaland County Västra Götaland County Area 16,694 km² Provincial flower - Swedish - Latin Heather Ljung Calluna vulgaris Provincial animal Crane Map highlighting... Westrogothia

Sweden was historically divided into four Lands or Landsdelar: Götaland Svealand Norrland Österland Götaland and Svealand were once rival kingdoms before being united under one Crown by Svealand. Götaland represents southern Sweden and Svealand is to its north in middle Sweden. Österland is the old name for... Lands of Sweden: Finland/Österlanden | Götaland | Norrland is a historical land of Sweden. To the west it represents the northern half of Sweden bounded to the south by Svealand and to the east it represents the northern half of Finland bounded to the south by Österland. Provinces Norrland was made up of the following nine provinces... Norrland | Svealand is a historical region of Sweden. Geographically it is located in central Sweden, bounded to the north by Norrland and to the south by Götaland. Deep forests, Tiveden, Tylöskog, Kolmården, separated Svealand from Götaland. The inhabitants were called Svear. Svealand was the original Sweden, to... Svealand