The highest point in the region is Kiiskilänmäki in the municipality of Multia, which reaches an altitude of 269 meters above sea level.

[6][7] Also, of these, Kyyjärvi has landed on the Finnish state's crisis financial management list due to its economic hardship.

[10][11] The western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) is the regional bird of Central Finland that is also depicted in the coat of arms.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the provincial identity of Central Finland was strengthened by associations, organisations and companies that expanded into the provinces.

For history, geography and culture see: Tavastia, Savonia, Ostrobothnia The region of Central Finland consists of 22 municipalities, six of which have city status (marked in bold).