Kymenlaakso

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Kymenlaakso (Swedish Kymmenedalen) is a region (maakunta/landskap) in Southern Finland. It borders to the regions Eastern Uusimaa, Päijänne Tavastia, Southern Savonia, and South Karelia.

Kymenlaakson maakunta
Kymmenedalens landskap
Coat of Arms
Region FI186
Province Southern Finland
Historical province Nylandia, Karelia
Area 5,588 km²
Population
 - Total (2003-12-31)
 - Density

185,662
33.2/km²
Regional bird Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
Regional fish Pike perch (Lucioperca lucioperca)
Regional flora Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus)
Kymenlaakso on a map of Finland
Map highlighting the location of the Region of Kymenlaakso

Contents

[edit] Historical Provinces

For History, Geography and Culture see: Nylandia, Karelia

[edit] Regional Council

Main article: Kymenlaakso Regional Council

[edit] Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Kymenlaakso

There are 12 municipalities in Kymenlaakso (Kymmenedalen). Cities and towns are marked in bold.

Kouvola Sub-region:

Kotka-Hamina Sub-region:

[edit] Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Kymenlaakso

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 60°30′N, 27°00′E