Lapland (province)

The Province of Lapland is a province of Finland, and part of Lapland, which extends into three more countries. It borders to the province of Oulu in the south. It also borders to the Gulf of Bothnia, Russia, Norway and to the County of Norrbotten in Sweden.

Lapland was separated from the province of Oulu in 1936. After the Second World War the Petsamo and Salla areas were ceded to the Soviet Union.

Lapin lääni Lapplands län Residence city Rovaniemi Governor Hannele Pokka Historical provinces Lapponia Ostrobothnia Area  - Total Ranked 1st 98,946 km² Population  - Total (2002)  - Density Ranked 5th 187,777 2 / km²

Historical Provinces

For History, Geography and Culture see: Lapponia and Ostrobothnia

Administration

Main article: State Provincial Office of Lapland

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

Regions

Main article: Regions of Finland

The province of Lapland contains only the Lapland (Lapin maakunta). The borders of the province and the region are exactly the same.

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Lapland

Lapland is divided into 22 municipalities, including the towns of Rovaniemi, Kemi, Kemijärvi and Tornio.

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Lapland

The coat of arms of Lapland is composed of the arms of Lapponia and Ostrobothnia.

See also: Lapland, Län

External links

• State Provincial Office Homepage