Päijänne Tavastia
| Päijänne Tavastia Päijät-Hämeen maakunta Päijänne Tavastlands landskap |
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| Country | Finland | ||
| Historical province | Tavastia | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6,256.66 km2 (2,415.7 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2009) | |||
| • Total | 199,700 | ||
| • Density | 31.9/km2 (82.7/sq mi) | ||
| NUTS | 185 | ||
| Regional bird | White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) | ||
| Regional fish | Carp bream (Abramis brama) | ||
| Regional flower | Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) | ||
| Website | paijat-hame.fi | ||
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.
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[edit] Historical provinces
For history, geography and culture see: Tavastia
[edit] Municipalities
There are 11 municipalities in Päijänne Tavastia. Cities and towns are marked in bold.
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Lahti Sub-region: |
Former Heinola Sub-region: The municipal council of Iitti has decided to join Päijänne Tavastia and leave Kymenlaakso in January 2013 due to the result of a November 2011 referendum. |
[edit] 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 to represent the influence of the numerous post-WW2 Karelian refugees in Lahti and the surrounding regions.
[edit] Politics
Results of the Finnish parliamentary election, 2011 in Päijänne Tavastia:
- National Coalition Party 23.2%
- True Finns 22.7%
- Social Democratic Party 22.0%
- Centre Party 11.6%
- Christian Democrats 7.5%
- Left Alliance 6.1%
- Green League 4.5%
[edit] Gallery
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Medieval church in Hollola
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A view of Lahti centre
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Lake Päijänne in Sysmä
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Heinola town centre
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Lahti Market Place with the City Hall by Eliel Saarinen in the background
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Virenoja Rapids and ruins of an old mill, Orimattila
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Hartola Church
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The radio masts in Lahti, symbols for the city
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Vääksy Canal, Asikkala
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Rural landscape in Orimattila
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Nastola Church
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Rural landscape in Kärkölä
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A bridge in Heinola
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The celebrated Sibelius Hall is the heart of Lahti's cultural life
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Ski jumping hills in Lahti; also an venue for Ski Jumping WC
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Church of the Cross, Lahti designed by Alvar Aalto
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A rock cleft in Hollola
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The Gothic Revival church in Kärkölä
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Lake Vesijärvi in Asikkala
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A windmill in Hartola
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A typical traditional Tavastian village view, Orimattila
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National romantic municipal house in Hollola
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Architecture in Lahti
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Pyhäniemi Manor, Hollola
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An old mill at River Vääksynjoki, Asikkala
[edit] External links
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