Tavastia Proper
Description
Tavastia Proper is a region (maakunta / landskap) of Finland. It borders to the regions Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Päijänne Tavastia, and Uusimaa.
Hämeenlinna is the largest urban area in the region. There are two other municipalities that have township status: Riihimäki and Forssa.
Historical provinces
For history, geography and culture see: Tavastia (historical province)
Heraldry
Tavastia Proper uses the arms of the old historical province Tavastia.