Pirkanmaa

Pirkanmaa, or the Tampere Region (official English name), is a region (maakunta / landskap) of Finland. It borders to the regions of Satakunta, Tavastia Proper, P?ij?nne Tavastia, Southern Ostrobothnia and Central Finland.

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As the name implies, the city of Tampere is the regional centre.

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For History, Geography and Culture see: Tavastia

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Region: A region can be either:...

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