Southern Savonia
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Southern Savonia is a region (maakunta / landskap) in the south-east of Finland. It borders to the regions Northern Savonia, North Karelia, South Karelia, Kymenlaakso, Päijänne Tavastia, and Central Finland.
Southern Savonia is located in the heart of the Finnish lake district, and is perhaps best known for Lake Saimaa. The two major towns in the region are Mikkeli and Savonlinna.
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Historical Provinces
For History, Geography and Culture see: Savonia
Regional Council
Main article: Southern Savonia Regional Council
Municipalities
Main article: Municipalities of Southern Savonia
Southern Savonia includes 20 municipalities listed below (towns marked in bold).
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Savonia
External links
- Southern Savonia (http://www.esavo.fi/) - Official site
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