Country Finland ISO 3166 code FI-16 Population 202,424 (2013) | Historical province Tavastia NUTS 185 | |
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Regional bird White-backed woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) Regional fish Carp bream (Abramis brama) University Lahti University of Applied Sciences Clubs and Teams Lahti Pelicans, FC Lahti, Peliitat Heinola, FC Kuusysi, Haukat SsMK Lahti Points of interest Messilä, Päijänne National Park, Launeen Perhepuisto, Yli‑Marolan 4H‑kotieläinpiha, Lahden historiallinen Museo Destinations Lahti, Lake Päijänne, Heinola, Sysmä, Päijänne National Park | ||
Päijänne Tavastia (Finnish: Päijät-Häme; Swedish: Päijänne-Tavastland) is a region in Southern Finland south of the lake Päijänne. It borders the regions Uusimaa, Tavastia Proper, Pirkanmaa, Central Finland, Southern Savonia and Kymenlaakso. The biggest city in the region is Lahti.
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Map of P%C3%A4ij%C3%A4nne Tavastia, Finland
Historical provinces
For history, geography and culture see: Tavastia
Municipalities
There are 9 municipalities in Päijänne Tavastia. Cities and towns are marked in bold.
Heraldry
Blazon: Azure, a mermaid and in dexter chief a cuckoo close Or.
In laymen's terms: The coat of arms sports a depiction of the ancient water goddess Vellamo as a mermaid, with a cuckoo.
Politics
Results of the Finnish parliamentary election, 2011 in Päijänne Tavastia:
References
Päijänne Tavastia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA