Satakunda
Satakunda (Satakunta) is a historical province in south western Finland. It borders to Finland Proper, Tavastia and Ostrobothnia. It is also bounded by the Baltic sea.
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Satakunda 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.
Administration
For current affairs see: Western Finland History
Main article: History of SatakundaGeography
Main article: Geography of SatakundaCulture
Main article: Culture of Satakunda
