The following provinces also existed but were abolished prior to 2002:

The Government had taken these over when the provinces were abolished.

In the 7th century provinces were abolished and the new theme system was introduced.

The provinces of Finland were abolished on January 1, 2010.

All the provinces of Finland were abolished on January 1, 2010.

In 1976 the provinces were abolished leaving only the 1835 districts.

Several smaller provinces were also abolished at that time.

However, the colony (as it then was) never developed into a federation; instead, the provinces were abolished in 1876.

The province was abolished in an administrative reform in 1976.

The province was abolished in 2006 with the reform of the Legislative Council.