11.3 Southern Finland
The regions of Southwest Finland, Satakunta, Uusimaa, and Kymenlaakso comprise a relatively unified scenic area in the southern parts of the country. This scenic area is called Southern Finland. The area is characterized by vast fields, zigzagging rivers, large cities and smaller towns.
Southern Finland is the most populous area in the country. Helsinki, Espoo, Turku and Vantaa are the largest cities in the area, and among the largest in all of Finland. The largest population center of the nation, the Greater Helsinki region, is concentrated around the nation's capital city.
The conditions of Southern Finland are advantageous for agriculture and farming. This is why the region has traditionally been one of Finland's agricultural centers. Nowadays, migration from the countryside to the Greater Helsinki region is high.
Southern Finland is the most populous area in the country. Helsinki, Espoo, Turku and Vantaa are the largest cities in the area, and among the largest in all of Finland. The largest population center of the nation, the Greater Helsinki region, is concentrated around the nation's capital city.
The conditions of Southern Finland are advantageous for agriculture and farming. This is why the region has traditionally been one of Finland's agricultural centers. Nowadays, migration from the countryside to the Greater Helsinki region is high.