South Savo

South Savo[1] (or Southern Savonia; Finnish: Etelä-Savo; Swedish: Södra Savolax) is a region in the south-east of Finland. It borders the regions of North Savo, North Karelia, South Karelia, Kymenlaakso, Päijät-Häme, and Central Finland. The total area of South Savo is 18,768.33 km2 (7,246.5 sq mi), with a population of 153,738 (2011). South Savo is located in the heart of the Finnish lake district, and contains Lake Saimaa, the largest lake in Finland. The three major towns in the region are Mikkeli, Savonlinna and Pieksämäki.

South Savo
Etelä-Savo (Finnish)
Södra Savolax (Swedish)
Region
Region of South Savo
Etelä-Savon maakunta
Landskapet Södra Savolax
Flag of South Savo
Flag
Coat of arms of South Savo
Coat of arms
South Savo on a map of Finland
South Savo on a map of Finland
Coordinates: 62°0′N 27°30′E
CountryFinland
Historical provinceSavonia
CapitalMikkeli
Area
 • Total18,768.33 km2 (7,246.49 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total142,335
 • Density7.6/km2 (20/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeFI-04
NUTS131
Regional birdGolden oriole
Regional fishVendace
Regional flowerWater lily
Regional stoneMarble
Regional lakeLake Puula
Websiteesavo.fi

Historical provinces

For history, geography and culture see: Savonia

Municipalities
Main article: Municipalities of South Savo

South Savo includes 12 municipalities listed below (towns marked in bold).

Politics

Results of the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election in South Savo:

Cuisine

The best known local cuisine is fried vendace, often served with potato puree, and a semicircle-shaped pastry called lörtsy.[2][3]

References
  1. Alueluokitusmuutokset 1.1.2019 www.stat.fi, accessed 19 October 2020
  2. Finnish fast food – fried vendace (muikku) www.visitsaimaa.fi, accessed 19 October 2020
  3. Lörtsy | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Southern Savonia, Finland www.tasteatlas.com, accessed 19 October 2020
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