Finland Proper

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English

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Etymology

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Calque of Finnish Varsinais-Suomi, named so because the term Suomi (Finland) originally referred only to this region.

Proper noun

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Finland Proper

  1. Synonym of Southwest Finland

Usage notes

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The term "Southwest Finland" is currently used by Finnish government sources. "Finland Proper" tends to more often refer to the historical province rather than the modern region.