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Southern Ostrobothnia

South Ostrobothnia is one of the 20 regions (fi: maakunta / sv: landskap) of Finland.

Seinäjoki is the regional centre and by far the largest city in the area.

Etelä-Pohjanmaan maakunta
Södra Österbottens landskap
Region FI194
Province Western Finland
Historical province Ostrobothnia
Area 13,459 km²
Population
 - Total (2002)
 - Density

194,542
-/km²
Regional bird Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata)
Regional fish -
Regional flora Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium

)


Map highlighting the location of the Region of South Ostrobothnia

Contents

Historical Provinces

For History, Geography and Culture see: Ostrobothnia

Regional Council

Main article: South Ostrobothnia Regional Council

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Southern Ostrobothnia

There are 26 municipalities in Southern Ostrobothnia.

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Ostrobothnia

Culture

Southern Ostrobothnia has perhaps the strongest spirit of all the Finland's regions. There is a strong feeling of integrity among the people of this region.

Many people have made this region better known to the world. For example, The Dudesons and the traditional Finnish sweater Jussishirt are something people would remember when asked about Southern Ostrobothnia.

External links

The original article is from Wikipedia. To view the original article please click here.
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