bothnia
Bothnia most commonly refers to the Gulf of Bothnia, the northern arm of the Baltic Sea that lies between Sweden to the west and Finland to the east. The name derives from historical Swedish terms for the gulf—Bottenviken for the northern part and Bottenhavet for the southern part—used in English as Gulf of Bothnia.
Geographically, the gulf is divided into two subregions: the Bothnian Bay in the north and the Bothnian
Economy and transport rely heavily on maritime activity. The gulf serves as a major shipping route linking
Ecology and environment are important considerations for the Gulf of Bothnia. The area faces challenges from