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This 1825 map of the Grand Duchy of Finland is from a larger work, geographical atlas of the Russian Empire. (1809 Diet of Porvoo) The sovereign's pledge, printed in Finnish Grand Duchy of Finland, 75 kopek assignat (1824) During the Finnish War between Sweden and Russia, Finland was again conquered by the armies of Tsar Alexander I.
The historical provinces ceased to be administrative entities in 1634 when they were superseded by the counties, a reform which remained in force in Finland until 1997. The historical provinces remain as a tradition, but have no administrative function today. Historical provinces of Finland (the borders of modern regions with yellow colour)
Finland accepted the convention on 4 March 1987, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. The first two sites added to the list were Old Rauma and the Fortress of Suomenlinna , both in 1991, at the 15th Session of the World Heritage Committee , held in Carthage , Tunisia. [ 2 ]
Finland's coat of arms from 1633, under the Swedish Empire. In Swedish and Finnish history, Finland under Swedish rule is the historical period when the bulk of the area that later came to constitute Finland was an integral part of Sweden. The starting point of Swedish rule is uncertain and controversial.
Finland became a member of the European Free Trade Association. 1991: A depression took place after an overheating of the economy. 1994: 1 March: Martti Ahtisaari became president of Finland. [8] 1995: Finland joined the European Union. 1998 1 November Mika Häkkinen wins the Championship against Michael Schumacher, in Japan. 1999: Finland ...
The coat of arms of Karelia, first used in 1562 Map of North Karelia (green) and South Karelia (yellow) regions, border of the historical province of Karelia in red. Karelia (Finnish: Karjala: Swedish: Karelen) is a historical province of Finland, consisting of the modern-day Finnish regions of South Karelia and North Karelia plus the historical regions of Ladoga Karelia and the Karelian ...
Pages in category "Historical geography of Finland" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
Historical province of Tavastia, coloured blue (borders of the modern regions in yellow) The Tavastians are mentioned for the first time in a Viking Age runestone, which is located in present-day Gävle, Sweden . At that time, Tavastia extended 'from salt sea to salt sea,' encompassing the inhabited Southwest Finland of the Finns in its curve.