Southern Savonia

Southern Savonia is a region (maakunta / landskap) in the south-east of Finland. It borders to the regions Northern Savonia, North Karelia, South Karelia, Kymenlaakso, Päijänne Tavastia, and Central Finland.

Southern Savonia is located in the heart of the Finnish lake district, and is perhaps best known for Lake Saimaa. The two major towns in the region are Mikkeli and Savonlinna.

Etelä-Savon maakunta Södra Savolax landskap Region FI131 Province Eastern Finland Historical province Savonia Area 14,136 km² Population  - Total (2002)  - Density 163,276 11.5/km² Regional bird golden oriole Regional fish vendace Regional flora water lily

Map highlighting the location of the Region of Southern Savonia

Historical Provinces

For History, Geography and Culture see: Savonia

Regional Council

Main article: Municipalities of Southern Savonia

Southern Savonia includes 20 municipalities listed below (towns marked in bold).

Enonkoski Haukivuori Heinävesi Hirvensalmi Joroinen Juva Kangasniemi Kerimäki Mikkeli Mäntyharju

Pertunmaa Pieksämäki Pieksänmaa Punkaharju Puumala Rantasalmi Ristiina Savonlinna Savonranta Sulkava

Heraldry

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