finland proper

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 land. There is also a modern region by the name Finland Proper. Finland Proper is not to be confused with Mainland Finland.

Administration

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

History

Main article: History of Finland Proper The province, which had been a part of Sweden from the 12th 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.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Finland Proper

Culture

Main article: Culture of Finland Proper

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 dukal coronet, though by Finnish tradition this more resembles a Swedish countal 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."

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