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West Coast (Finland)

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West Coast (Finland) destination photograph: Jakobstad from water tower 2.jpg
Kimmo Palosaari from Pietarsaari, Finland · CC BY 2.0 · Original photo and creditsDisplayed crop; open the original to see the complete photograph.

A first look at West Coast (Finland)

The West Coast of Finland is a geographically flat region bordering the Gulf of Bothnia. Being the westernmost part of Finland, this is where western influences such as Christianity first arrived in Finland. As a result of this, here you can find some of Finland's oldest cities and towns as well as half of the country's Swedish-speaking minority. This article comprises the…

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