Ostrobothnia (region) - Definition and Overview

Ostrobothnia is a region (maakunta / landskap) in Central Finland. It borders to the regions Central Ostrobothnia, Southern Ostrobothnia, and Satakunta. It is one of the two regions in Finland in which Swedish speakers make up the majority of the population.

Pohjanmaan maakunta Österbottens landskap Coat of Arms Region FI195 Province Western Finland Historical province Ostrobothnia Area - km² Population  - Total (-)  - Density - -/km² Regional bird - Regional fish - Regional flora -

Map highlighting the location of the Region of Ostrobothnia

Historical Provinces

For History, Geography and Culture see: Ostrobothnia

Regional Council

Main article: Ostrobothnia Regional Council

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Ostrobothnia

There are 18 municipalities in Ostrobothnia region. Cities and towns are marked in bold.

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Ostrobothnia region