Regions of Finland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Region maakunta  (Finnish) landskap  (Swedish)
Category	Unitary state
Location	Finland
Number	19
Government	Regional council
Subdivisions	Municipality

Regions in Finland (old map before 2011)

Finland is a country in Northern Europe. To help manage everything, Finland is split into 19 main areas called regions. Think of them like big districts or provinces. These regions help organize local services and make decisions for the people living there.

What Are Finland's Regions?

Finland's regions are important parts of how the country is run. They are known as maakunta in Finnish and landskap in Swedish. Each region has its own special features, from beautiful nature to busy cities.

How Many Regions Are There?

There are 19 regions in Finland. Each one works to improve life for its residents. They handle things like healthcare, education, and local development. This helps make sure that services are available across the whole country.

What Do Regional Councils Do?

Each region has a group called a Regional Council. This council is like a local government for the region. They plan for the future of their area. For example, they might decide where new roads should go or how to protect nature. They also work to attract new businesses and create jobs.

List of Finnish Regions

Here are the 19 regions that make up Finland:

• Central Finland, also known as Keski-Suomi
• Central Ostrobothnia, also known as Keski-Pohjanmaa
• Kainuu, also known as Kainuu
• Kanta-Häme, also known as Kanta-Häme
• Kymenlaakso, also known as Kymenlaakso
• Finnish Lapland, also known as Lappi (This is the northernmost region!)
• North Karelia, also known as Pohjois-Karjala
• Northern Ostrobothnia, also known as Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
• Northern Savonia, also known as Pohjois-Savo
• Ostrobothnia (region), also known as Pohjanmaa
• Päijänne Tavastia, also known as Päijät-Häme
• Pirkanmaa, also known as Pirkanmaa
• Satakunta, also known as Satakunta
• South Karelia, also known as Etelä-Karjala
• Southern Ostrobothnia, also known as Etelä-Pohjanmaa
• Southern Savonia, also known as Etelä-Savo
• Southwest Finland, also known as Varsinais-Suomi
• Uusimaa, also known as Uusimaa (This region includes the capital city, Helsinki!)
• Åland Islands, also known as Ahvenanmaa (This is a special region with its own unique culture and language.)

See also

In Spanish: Regiones de Finlandia para niños