Päijät-Häme

Also known as Päijät-Häme region, Päijänne Tavastia, Päijänne-Tavastland, Päijänne Häme

Päijät-Häme (; ) 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.

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Päijät-Häme is a region in Southern Finland located south of Lake Päijänne, bordered by six other Finnish regions. Lahti is the largest city in the area and serves as its main urban center.

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Päijät-Häme
Settlement.other_name: Päijänne Tavastia
Settlement.official_name: Region of Päijät-Häme
Settlement.settlement_type: Region
Settlement.image_flag: Päijät-Häme.lippu.svg
Settlement.flag_size: 75px
Settlement.image_shield: Päijät-Häme.vaakuna.svg
Settlement.shield_size: 75px
Settlement.image_map: Päijät-Häme sijainti Suomi.svg
Settlement.mapsize: 150px
Settlement.map_caption: Päijät-Häme on a map of Finland
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Finland
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Historical province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Tavastia
Settlement.seat_type: Capital
Settlement.seat: Lahti
Settlement.parts_type: Other towns

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Official website

- Päijät-Hämeen liitto

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: region of Finland
Named after: Päijänne
Official name: Päijänne-Tavastland
Country: Finland
Located in: Finland
Capital: Lahti
Population: 204522
Area: 6941.71
Shares border with: Eastern Uusimaa
Official website: www.paijat-hame.fi
Image: Vääksy Canal aerial RL-240706-1354.jpg

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inception: 1994-01-01
category for people born here: Category:Births in Päijänne Tavastia
Commons category: Päijänne Tavastia
topic's main category: Category:Päijät-Häme
native label: Päijänne-Tavastland
authority: Southern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency
official symbol: Saturnia pavonia
category of associated people: Category:People from Päijät-Häme
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replaces: Southern Finland Province

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Encyclopedic overview

13 sections

Contents

History
Historical provinces
Heraldry
Municipalities
Municipalities on the map
Sub-regions
Municipalities listed
Former municipalities
Politics
See also
Gallery
References
External links

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 Salpausselkä 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.

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