Tavastia Proper
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Tavastia Proper is a region (maakunta / landskap) of Finland. It borders to the regions Finland Proper, Satakunta, Pirkanmaa, Päijänne Tavastia, and Uusimaa.
Hämeenlinna is the largest urban area in the region. There are two other municipalities that have township status: Riihimäki and Forssa.
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| Region | FI184 |
| Province | Southern Finland |
| Historical province | Tavastia |
| Area | 5,203 km² |
| Population - Total (2002) - Density |
165,886 31.9/km² |
| Regional bird | Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) |
| Regional fish | Carp bream (Abramis brama) |
| Regional flora | Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla patens) |
 Map highlighting the location of the Region of Tavastia Proper |
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[edit] Historical provinces
For History, Geography and Culture see: Tavastia
[edit] Regional council
Main article: Tavastia Proper Regional Council
[edit] Municipalities
Main article: Municipalities of Tavastia Proper
There are 16 municipalities in Tavastia Proper. Towns and cities are marked in bold.
[edit] Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Tavastia
Tavastia Proper uses the arms of the old historical province Tavastia.
[edit] External links
- Tavastia Proper - Official site
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