Savo (historical province)

Savo
Historical province
Coat of arms
Historical province of Savo in dark blue (modern regions bordered in yellow)
Country Finland
 Sweden (before 1809)
RegionsMajor parts of:
North Savo
South Savo
Minor parts of:
North Karelia

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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