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.
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The State Provincial Office is a joint regional authority of seven different ministries. It promotes national and regional objectives of the State central administration.
The province of Lapland contains only the Lapland (Lapin maakunta). The borders of the province and the region are exactly the same.
Lapland is divided into 22 municipalities, including the towns of Rovaniemi, Kemi, Kemijärvi and Tornio.
The coat of arms of Lapland is composed of the arms of Lapponia and Ostrobothnia.Historical Provinces
For History, Geography and Culture see: Lapponia and OstrobothniaAdministration
Main article: State Provincial Office of LaplandRegions
Main article: Regions of FinlandMunicipalities
Main article: Municipalities of LaplandHeraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Lapland
