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Finland Proper
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English
Etymology
en fi Varsinais-Suomi, named so because the term fi Suomi Finland originally referred only to this region.
Proper noun
Finland Proper
en Southwest Finland.
Usage notes
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.
en terms where the adjective follows the noun