Savonia
Savonia,
Savolax or
Savo, is a
historical province in the south of
Finland. It borders to
Nylandia,
Tavastia,
Ostrobothnia, and
Karelia.
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Administration
\nFor current affairs see: Eastern Finland
Savonia is virtually comprised within the boundaries of the administrative province of Eastern Finland.
History
\nMain article: History of Savonia
The province, which had been a part of Sweden from the
12th-
13th 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
\nMain article: Geography of Savonia
Culture
\nMain article: Culture of Savonia
Savonia's dialect differs from other
Finnish dialect, and many Finns think that the difference is positive and fun.
Famous Savonians
\n*Spede Pasanen\n*
Paavo Lipponen\n*
Urho Kekkonen
Heraldry
\nMain article: Heraldry of Savonia
The arms is crowned by a countal coronet, though by Finnish tradition this more resembles a Swedish baronal coronet. Blazon: "Sable, a drawn hand bow in and arrow aimed toward dexter chief, or; bow string, arrowhead and feathered tail, argent."
External links
\nCategory:Historical provinces of Finland\nCategory:Provinces of Sweden
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