| Central Finland Keski-Suomen maakunta Mellersta Finlands landskap |
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| Country | Finland | ||
| Province | Western Finland | ||
| Historical province | Tavastia, Savonia, Ostrobothnia | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 19,950.38 km2 (7,702.9 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2009) | |||
| - Total | 272,300 | ||
| - Density | 13.6/km2 (35.4/sq mi) | ||
| NUTS | 193 | ||
| Regional bird | Capercaillie | ||
| Regional fish | - | ||
| Regional flower | Oxeye daisy | ||
| Website | pohjois-karjala.fi | ||
Central Finland (Finnish: Keski-Suomi; Swedish: Mellersta Finland) is a region (maakunta / landskap) in the province of Western Finland. It borders to the regions Päijänne Tavastia, Pirkanmaa, Southern Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia, Northern Ostrobothnia, Northern Savonia and Southern Savonia.
Jyväskylä is the regional centre and by far the largest city in the area.
Historical provinces
For history, geography and culture see: Tavastia, Savonia, Ostrobothnia
Municipalities
Main article: Municipalities of Central Finland
There are 23 municipalities in Central Finland. Cities and towns are marked in bold.
External links
Media related to Central Finland at Wikimedia Commons- Central Finland Regional Council
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Coordinates: 62°30′N 25°30′E / 62.5°N 25.5°E
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