| Satakunta | |
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Location  | |
Coat of arms and flag   | |
| State | Finland |
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| Capital | Pores |
| Surface | 8,412.47 km² |
| Inhabitants | 224.060 (2014 estimate) |
| Institutional website | |
Satakunta (Satagundia or Satakunda in Swedish) is a region of the Finnish west coast.
To know
Geographical notes
It borders the regions Varsinais-Suomi, Pirkanmaa, Southern Ostrobothnia is Ostrobothnia.
Background
Although the current Satakunta covers only the western part of the historical Satakunta, its name and coat of arms are identical to those of the past.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
How to get
Despite being located in the southern part of Finland, it is not so well connected with the neighboring provinces.
By plane
There are daily direct flights to Pores from Helsinki.
On the train
All railway lines go to Tampere where it is necessary to make changes.
By bus
The best transport is absolutely the bus. There are bus lines along the waterfront, Highway 8, as well as bus connections to both cities of Pores is Rauma both from Helsinki that Tampere.
How to get around
What see
- The historic center of Rauma, a world heritage ofUNESCO.
- The Bronze Necropolis in Sammallahdenmäki, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The Olkiluoto nuclear power plant a Eurajoki.
- Lake Pyhäjärvi.
What to do
- Go swimming in the nearby Yyteri sandy beach Pores.
- Listen to a musical performance at the Pori Jazz festival or enjoy more modern music at the RMJ festival Rauma every summer.
