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Päijät-Häme
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Päijät-Häme[2] (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈpæi̯j(ː)æt̪ˌhæme̞(ʔ)]; Swedish: Päijänne-Tavastland) is a region in Southern Finland south of the lake Päijänne. It borders the regions of Uusimaa, Kanta-Häme, Pirkanmaa, Central Finland, South Savo and Kymenlaakso. The biggest city in the region is Lahti.[3]
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Päijät-Häme
Päijänne-Tavastland Päijänne Tavastia | |
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Region of Päijät-Häme Päijät-Hämeen maakunta (Finnish) Landskapet Päijänne-Tavastland (Swedish) | |
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Country | Finland |
Historical province | Tavastia |
Capital | Lahti |
Area | |
• Total | 6,256.66 km2 (2,415.71 sq mi) |
• Land | 5,126.11 km2 (1,979.20 sq mi) |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 199,604 |
• Density | 32/km2 (83/sq mi) |
GDP | |
• Total | €6.247 billion (2015) |
• Per capita | €30,955 (2015) |
ISO 3166 code | FI-16 |
NUTS | 185 |
Regional bird | White-backed woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) |
Regional fish | Carp bream (Abramis brama) |
Regional flower | Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) |
Regional stone | Diabase |
Regional lake | Lake Päijänne |
Regional song | Vihreiden harjujen maa (The Land of the Green Ridges) |
Website | paijat-hame.fi |
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Päijät-Häme boasts a landscape shaped by two key features. Finland's second-largest, Lake Päijänne, dominates the region, offering a vast freshwater expanse and a vital transportation route. The Häme Ridge, a glacial remnant, adds a touch of elevation and scenic variation. Beyond these, Päijät-Häme features extensive coniferous forests. Rolling hills provide scenic views, while numerous smaller lakes and rivers create a network of waterways.[4]