Finland Proper (historical province)

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Finland Proper, (Finnish: Varsinais-Suomi, Swedish: Egentliga Finland, Latin: Ducatus Finlandiae Meridionalis), is a historical province in south western Finland, centred on the historic city of Turku (sv: Åbo) and the Turku Castle. It borders Satakunta, Tavastia and Uusimaa. 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 Mainland Finland.

[edit] Administration

Main article: Western Finland

Finland Proper is comprised within the boundaries of the administrative province of Western Finland.

[edit] History

Main article: History of Finland Proper

The province, which had been a part of Sweden from the 13th century, separated when Finland was ceded to Russia in 1809. The provinces has no administrative function today but lives on as a historical legacy in both countries.

[edit] Geography

Main article: Geography of Finland Proper

[edit] Culture

Main article: Culture of Finland Proper

[edit] Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Finland Proper

Arms granted at the burial of Gustav I of Sweden in 1560. The arms is crowned by a ducal coronet, though by Finnish tradition this more resembles a Swedish comital coronet. Blazon: "Gules, a crowned jousting helmet in front of two lances in saltire, all Or. On each lance is attached a forked hanging flag azure, charged with a Scandinavian cross Or."

[edit] External links

• Finland Proper at Flags of the World

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