Pohjanmaa

what does the name Pohjanmaa mean?

Name comes from area (province?) in the middle western Finland, roughly between cities of Vaasa and Oulu. It's internationally called as Ostrobothnia. Sea area between Ostrobothnia (Finland) and Sweden is called Gulf of Bothnia. Naval ships in Finland are usually named as follows: Largest vessels (minelayers) - provinces, second largest (missile boats) - coastal cities and rest are named after seabirds, fish, etc.

thanks for that. i just looked it up on Virtual Finland