Mainenpäätteen

Mainenpäätteen is a Finnish term that translates to "border of the mainland" or "mainland extremity." It refers to the geographical point where a peninsula or a significant landmass ends and meets the sea or another body of water. This concept is often used in geographical descriptions, cartography, and historical contexts.

In Finland, the term can be applied to various locations along its extensive coastline and archipelagos. It might designate a specific headland, a cape, or the furthest point of a mainland territory before it transitions into islands or open water. Understanding mainenpäätteen is crucial for understanding coastal geography and the historical significance of maritime boundaries.

The term can also carry cultural connotations, symbolizing edges, frontiers, or places of transition. For example, a mainenpäätteen might be a historical site of a former fortification or a place where important cultural exchanges took place due to its strategic coastal position. Its precise application depends heavily on the specific geographical and historical context within Finland.