Uusimaa (region) - Definition and Overview

Uusimaa is a region (maakunta / landskap) in Southern Finland. It borders to the regions Finland Proper, Tavastia Proper, and Eastern Uusimaa.

Uudenmaan maakunta Nylands landskap Region FI181 Province Southern Finland Historical province Nylandia Area 6,366 km² Population  - Total (-)  - Density 1,329,004 -/km² Regional bird Blackbird Regional fish - Regional flora Windflower

Map highlighting the location of the Region of Uusimaa

Historical Provinces

For History, Geography and Culture see: Nylandia

Regional Council

Main article: Uusimaa Regional Council

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Uusimaa

There are 24 municipalities in Uusimaa. Cities and towns are marked in bold.

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Uusimaa

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External links

• Uusimaa Regional Council (http://www.uudenmaanliitto.fi/eng/)