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The County of Southern Finland is a county of Finland. It borders to the counties of Western Finland and Eastern Finland. It also borders to the Gulf of Finland and Russia.

Etelä-Suomen lääni
Södra Finlands län
File:South Finland.png
Recidence cityHämeenlinna
GovernorTuula Linnainmaa
Historical provinces Tavastia
Karelia
Uusimaa
Area
 - Total
Ranked 5th
34,378 km²
Population


 - Total (2002)
 - Density

Ranked 1st
2,095,416
69 / km²

Historical Provinces

For History, Geography and Culture see: Tavastia, Karelia and Uusimaa

Regions

Main article: Regions of Finland

Southern Finland is divided into 6 regions:

  • Eastern Uusimaa
  • Kymenlaakso
  • Päijänne Tavastia
  • Southern Karelia
  • Tavastia Proper
  • Uusimaa

Administration

Main article: County Council of Southern Finland

The County Council is a joint regional authority of seven different ministries. It promotes national and regional objectives of the State central administration.

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Southern Finland

Southern Finland is divided into 88 municipalities and contains the cities of Hämeenlinna, Helsinki, Kouvola.

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Southern Finland

External links

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