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1 Administration

For current affairs see: Western Finland

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

2 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 1809Events January 16 Peninsular War: The British defeat the French at the Battle of Corunna. February 3 Illinois Territory was created. February 11 Robert Fulton patents the steamboat. February 20 A decision by the Supreme Court of the United States states t. The provincesThe Provinces or Landskap were the subdivision of Sweden until 1634, when they were replaced by Counties in a reform, led by Axel Oxenstierna, that still remains in force in Sweden proper. The county reform also survived until 1997 in Finland, despite the has no administrative function today but lives on as a historical legacy in both countries.

3 Geography

Main article: Geography of Satakunda

4 Culture

Main article: Culture of Satakunda

5 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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