Finland Proper (Egentliga Finland/Varsinais-Suomi) is a historical province in south western Finland. It borders to Satakunda, Tavastland and Nyland. It is also bounded by the Baltic sea facing Åland.
Main article: Western Finland
Finland Proper is comprised within the boundaries of the administrative province of Western Finland.
Main article: History of Finland Proper[?]
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.
Main article: Geography of Finland Proper[?]
Main article: Culture of Finland Proper[?]
Main article: Heraldry of Finland Proper[?]
Arms granted at the burial of Gustav I of Sweden in 1560. The arms is crowned by a dukal coronet, though by Finnish tradition this more resembles a Swedish countal coronet. Blazon: "Gules, a crowned jousting helmet in front of two lances in saltire, all or. On each lance is attached a forked hanging flag azure, charged with a Scandinavian cross or."
