Ostrobothnia, Österbotten (literally "Eastern Bothnia") or Pohjanmaa, is a historical province to the north in Finland. It borders to Karelia, Savonia, Tavastia and Satakunda in the south, and to Westrobothnia and Laponia in the north. It is also bounded by Russia in the east and the Gulf of Bothnia in the west.
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Government
For current affairs see: Western Finland, Uleåborg and Lapland
Ostrobothnia is divided between the administrative provinces of Western Finland, Uleåborg, and Lapland.
History
Main article: History of Ostrobothnia
Geography
Main article: Geography of Ostrobothnia
Culture
Main article: Culture of Ostrobothnia
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Ostrobothnia
The arms is crowned by a count's coronet, though by Finnish tradition this more resembles a Swedish baron's coronet. Blazon: "Azure, six ermines courant argent, tail-tips sable."
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| Historical provinces of Sweden and Finland | The Swedish Realm |
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| Lands of Sweden: Finland/Österlanden | Götaland | Norrland | Svealand |
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