Finland Proper |
Lapland |
Karelia |
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Ostrobothnia |
Satakunta |
Savonia |
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Tavastia |
Uusimaa |
Åland |
The Historical Provinces, Maakunta or Landskap, of Finland is a legacy of the country's 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 The provinces ceased to be an administrative entity already in 1634 when they were superseded by the Counties, a reform which remained in force in Finland until 1997.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 remain as a tradition but have no administrative function today.
The coats of arms of the historical provinces has served as a basis for the arms of newer administrative divisions.
See also: Provinces of Finland, Historical provinces of Sweden, Österland, Norrland
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