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Nylandia

Nylandia, Nyland or Uusimaa is a historical province in the south of Finland. It borders to Finland Proper, Tavastia, Savonia, and Karelia.


Nyland
Uusimaa
Coat of Arms
Land Österland
Provinces Southern Finland
Regions Eastern Uusimaa
Uusimaa
Kymenlaakso
Area 6,366 km²
Map
Map highlighting the location of Nylandia



Administration

For current affairs see: Southern Finland

Nyland is confined within the boundaries of the administrative province of Southern Finland.

History

Main article: History of Nylandia

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 Nylandia

Culture

Main article: Culture of Nylandia

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Nylandia

Arms granted at the burial of Gustav I of Sweden in 1560. The arms is crowned by a countal coronet, though by Finnish tradition this more resembles a Swedish baronal coronet. Blazon: "Azure, between two bars wavy argent, a boat with rudder, or."

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Last updated: 10-24-2004 05:10:45