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Lapland (former province of Finland)

Coordinates: 66°30′14″N 25°43′46″E / 66.50396°N 25.72936°E / 66.50396; 25.72936
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Province of Lapland
Lapin lääni
Lapplands län
Province of Finland
1938–2009
Coat of arms of Lapland
Coat of arms

CapitalRovaniemi
Area 
• 1 January 1993
98,937 km2 (38,200 sq mi)
• 31 December 2009
98,937 km2 (38,200 sq mi)
Population 
• 1 January 1993
202,433
• 31 December 2009
183,775
History 
• Established
1938
• Disestablished
2009
Preceded by
Province of Oulu

The Province of Lapland (Template:Lang-fi, Template:Lang-sv) was a province of Finland from 1938 to 2009.

It was established in 1938, when it was separated from the Province of Oulu. After the Second World War, the Petsamo municipality (former province) and part of the Salla municipality were ceded to the Soviet Union.

Administration

The State Provincial Office was a joint regional authority of seven different ministries. It promoted national and regional objectives of the State central administration.

Regions

The province of Lapland was reorganized into one region:

Municipalities in 2009 (cities in bold)

Former municipalities (disestablished before 2009)

Governors

66°30′14″N 25°43′46″E / 66.50396°N 25.72936°E / 66.50396; 25.72936

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