Vakka-Suomi
/ˈʋɑkːɑˌsuo̯mi/
FINCE → TR
Tanım
•An unofficial, historical region in southwestern Finland, including the town of Uusikaupunki. · a subregion of Finland that mostly aligns with the historical region, but is somewhat smaller.
Etimoloji
vakka + Suomi; the region is historically known for its handicraft industry, such as the manufacturing of vakka containers. According to historian Pentti Virrankoski, this term originally included the parishes of Uusikirkko/Kalanti, Laitila, and Pyhämaa, including later Uusikaupunki, Kodisjoki and Pyhäranta.