Southwest Finland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Southwest Finland Varsinais-Suomen maakunta landskapet Egentliga Finland
Region
Coat of arms
Finland Proper on a map of Finland
Country	Finland
Historical province	Finland Proper
Capital	Turku
Area
• Total	10,910.05 km2 (4,212.39 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	470,880
• Density	43.1602/km2 (111.7844/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
ISO 3166 code	FI-19
NUTS	183
Regional animal	Red fox
Regional bird	Western jackdaw
Regional fish	Baltic herring
Regional flower	Oak
Regional lake	Pyhäjärvi
Website	varsinais-suomi.fi

Southwest Finland is a region in Finland. As of November 2013, there were about 471,000 people living there. Neighbouring regions are Kanta-Häme, Pirkanmaa, Satakunta, Uusimaa and the Åland Islands.

Geography

Southwest Finland's nature differs from other regions. The most notable biotopes are the Archipelago Sea and groves. 80% of Finland's insect species can be found in Southwest Finland. There are around 20,000 islands near the coast.

The southernmost point of Southwest Finland and the southernmost inhabited island is Utö. Highest point is 164 meters in Kiikala.

Aurajoki is one of the most notable rivers in Finland.

Municipalities

Southwest Finland sub-regions, towns and municipalities

The region of Southwest Finland is made up of 27 municipalities, of which 11 have city status (marked in bold).

Images for kids

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  The seal of Finland Proper from 1326

See also

In Spanish: Finlandia Propia para niños