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Historical province of Tavastia, Finland
Tavastia, coloured blue. The modern regional borders are in yellow.

Tavastia is a name from the past in Finland. It was once a large area, like an old-fashioned province. Today, Finland is divided into different parts called regions. Tavastia doesn't exist as a single province anymore.

Tavastia: Finland's Ancient Heart

Tavastia was one of the historical provinces of Finland. Think of it like a very old map division. These historical provinces were used for a long time. They helped people understand different parts of the country. They often had their own unique history and culture.

Where is Tavastia Today?

Even though Tavastia is no longer a single province, its lands are still part of Finland. Today, the area that was once Tavastia is split among four modern regions of Finland. These regions are how Finland is organized now.

The four regions that cover the old Tavastia area are:

So, if you visit these regions today, you are walking on land that was once part of the historical Tavastia. It's a way to connect the past with the present!

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