Satakunda (Satakunta) is a historical province in south western Finland. Its name means literally Hundred. It borders to Finland Proper, Tavastia and Ostrobothnia. It is also bounded by the Baltic sea.

Administration

For current affairs see: Western Finland

Satakunda is comprised within the boundaries of the administrative province of Western Finland.

History

Main article: History of Satakunda

The province, which had been a part of Sweden from the 12th century, separated when Finland was ceded to Russia in 1809. The provinces has no administrative function today but lives on as a historical legacy in both countries.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Satakunda

Culture

Main article: Culture of Satakunda

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Satakunda

The arms is crowned by a dukal coronet, though by Finnish tradition this more resembles a Swedish count's coronet. Blazon: "Per fess azure and or, an upright bear sable, armed and langued gules, crowned or, holding in both paws a sword argent, sword handle or. In the upper field, on each side of the bear's head, a seven-pointed star argent."

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