Southern Ostrobothnia

South Ostrobothnia
Etelä-Pohjanmaan maakunta
Södra Österbottens landskap
Region

Coat of arms

South Ostrobothnia on a map of Finland
Coordinates: 62°45′N 22°30′E / 62.750°N 22.500°ECoordinates: 62°45′N 22°30′E / 62.750°N 22.500°E
Country Finland
Historical province Ostrobothnia, Satakunta
Area
  Total 13,999.63 km2 (5,405.29 sq mi)
Population (2013)
  Total 193,977
  Density 14/km2 (36/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code FI-03
NUTS 194
Regional bird Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata)
Regional fish -
Regional flower Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium)
Website etelapohjanmaa.fi

Southern Ostrobothnia (Finnish: Etelä-Pohjanmaa; Swedish: Södra Österbotten) is one of the 20 regions of Finland.

Seinäjoki is the regional centre and by far the largest city in the area.

Historical provinces

For History, Geography and Culture see: Ostrobothnia

Regional council

Municipalities

There are 18 municipalities in Southern Ostrobothnia.

Culture

Some people have made this region better known to the world. For example, The Dudesons and the traditional Finnish sweater Jussishirt are something people would remember when asked about Southern Ostrobothnia.

One of the biggest rock festivals in Finland, Provinssirock and world's oldest tango festival Tangomarkkinat are both held in Seinäjoki.

External links

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