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.
Administration
For current affairs see: Western Finland
Satakunda is comprised within the boundaries of the administrative province of Western Finland.
History
Main article: History of Satakunda
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.
Geography
Main article: Geography of Satakunda
Culture
Main article: Culture of Satakunda
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Satakunda
The arms is crowned by a dukal coronet, though by Finnish tradition this more resembles a Swedish count's coronet. Blazon: "Per fess azure and or, an upright bear sable, armed and langued gules, crowned or, holding in both paws a sword argent, sword handle or. In the upper field, on each side of the bear's head , a seven-pointed star argent."
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Egentliga Finland | Finland Proper | Historical provinces of Finland | Häme | Ostrobothia | Ostrobothnia | Provinces of Sweden | Tavastia | Tavastland | Varsinais-Suomi | Västra Finlands län | Western Finland | Österland
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