Finland Proper
Finland Proper, Egentliga Finland or Varsinais-Suomi, is a historical province in south western Finland. It borders to Satakunda, Tavastia and Nyland. It is also bounded by the Baltic sea facing Åland. There is also a modern region by the name Finland Proper.
| ||||||||
| Table of contents |
|
2 History 3 Geography 4 Culture 5 Heraldry 6 External Links |
Finland Proper is comprised within the boundaries of the administrative province of Western Finland.
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.
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."Administration
Main article: Western Finland History
Main article: History of Finland ProperGeography
Main article: Geography of Finland ProperCulture
Main article: Culture of Finland ProperHeraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Finland Proper
