Southern_Savonia Southern_Savonia

Southern Savonia - Definition and Overview
Related Words: Arctic, Austral, Boreal, East, Eastern, Hyperborean, Meridional, North, Northeast, Northeastern, Northerly, Northern, Northwest, Northwestern, Occidental, Oriental, South, Southeast

Southern Savonia is a region (maakunta / landskap) in the south-east of Finland. It borders to the regions Northern Savonia, North Karelia, South Karelia, Kymenlaakso, Päijänne Tavastia, and Central Finland.

Southern Savonia is located in the heart of the Finnish lake district, and is perhaps best known for Lake Saimaa. The two major towns in the region are Mikkeli and Savonlinna.

Etelä-Savon maakunta
Södra Savolax landskap
Coat of Arms
Region FI131
Province Eastern Finland
Historical province Savonia
Area14,136 km²
Population
 - Total (2002)
 - Density
163,276
11.5/km²
Regional bird golden oriole
Regional fish vendace
Regional flora water lily
Map
Map highlighting the location of the Region of Southern Savonia


Contents
1 Historical Provinces
2 Regional Council
3 Municipalities
4 Heraldry
5 External links

Historical Provinces

For History, Geography and Culture see: Savonia

Regional Council

Main article: Southern Savonia Regional Council

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Southern Savonia

Southern Savonia includes 20 municipalities listed below (towns marked in bold).

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Savonia

External links

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