Lapland (Finland)

region of Finland

sub-region of Finland

sub-region of Finland

sub-region of Finland

sub-region of Finland

sub-region of Finland

sub-region of Finland

250px|right|thumb|Variations of the symbol The ' or (), also called ' (), is an ancient swastika-like symbol used in Northern Europe. The symbol originates from prehistoric times. The was believed to bring good luck and protect from curses, and was used as a decorative motif on wooden furniture and buildings in Finland. A brick dating to the 14th or 15th century bearing a tursaansydän motif was found during restorations of the Häme Castle.

13th constituency of Finland

thumb|Trading near Pello, as depicted by the Carta Marina (1539). The Birkarls (; ) were a small, unofficially organized group that controlled taxation and commerce in central Lappmarken in Sweden from the 13th to the 17th century.

region of Lapland in Finnland