North Karelia
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The Region of North Karelia is a region (maakunta / landskap) in eastern Finland. It borders to the regions of Kainuu, Northern Savonia, Southern Savonia, South Karelia and to Russia.

The city of Joensuu is the centre of the North Karelia region.

Pohjois-Karjalan maakunta
Norra Karelens landskap

Region	FI133
Province	Eastern Finland
Historical province	Karelia
Area	17,782 km²
Population  - Total (2002)  - Density	169,722 9.5/km²
Regional bird	Cuckoo
Regional fish	Lake salmon
Regional flora	Prickly rose
Map highlighting the location of the Region of North Karelia

Historical province

For History, Geography and Culture see: Karelia

Regional Council

Main article: North Karelia Regional Council

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of North Karelia

North Karelia is divided into 16 municipalities.

• Eno
• Ilomantsi
• Joensuu
• Juuka
• Kesälahti
• Kitee
• Kontiolahti
• Lieksa
• Liperi
• Nurmes
• Outokumpu
• Polvijärvi
• Pyhäselkä
• Rääkkylä
• Tohmajärvi
• Valtimo

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Karelia

The coat of arms of North Karelia is composed of the arms of Karelia.

External links

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North Karelia

• North Karelia
• Video about travelling in North Karelia
• Pielis.ru - travel information about North Karelia region and City of Joensuu

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