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- Also called:
- Ostrobothnia, or Ostrobothnian Plain
- Swedish:
- Österbotten
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Pohjanmaa, lowland plain in western Finland, along the Gulf of Bothnia. Pohjanmaa is about 60 miles (100 km) wide and 160 miles (257 km) long. It consists of flat plains of sand and clay soil that are broken by rivers and bog areas. It is drained mainly by the Lapuan, Kyrön, and Iso rivers, which flow to the Gulf of Bothnia. The lowlands are divided between agricultural developments and forested areas. The Swedish-speaking farmers produce turnips, winter wheat, and hay and raise dairy cattle. In the second half of the 20th century, the raising of mink and fox and the exporting of furs grew in importance. Pine forests cover about two-thirds of the region. The city of Vaasa is the primary port and economic centre for the area.
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