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historical province of Finland

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Finland , Sweden (before 1809)
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Major parts of:, North Savo , South Savo , Minor parts of:, North Karelia

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Savonia
dissolved, abolished or demolished date
1634-00-00
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Savo, or Savonia (Finnish: Savo; Swedish: Savolax), is a historical province in the east of Finland. It borders Tavastia, Ostrobothnia and Karelia. Savo is now divided into two provinces: North Savo and South Savo. The largest cities in Savo by population are Kuopio, Mikkeli, Savonlinna, Varkaus and Iisalmi.

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