North Karelia

North Karelia extends across vast forests and 2000 lakes, with numerous glacial ridges shaping its northern European landscape.

Following the Winter War of 1939, this territory remained within Finland while other parts of historical Karelia were transferred to the Soviet Union.

Traditional Orthodox influences merge with Finnish customs in North Karelia, visible through wooden churches, food practices, and folk music traditions.

The city of Joensuu functions as the regional capital, providing transportation connections through its airport and railway station to other Finnish destinations.

North Karelia contains Finland's largest deposits of soapstone, which local craftsmen transform into traditional cooking vessels and architectural elements.

Location: Regional State Administrative Agency for Eastern Finland

Inception: January 1, 1994

Capital city: Joensuu

Shares border with: South Karelia, South Savo, North Savo, Kainuu, Karelia

Website: http://pohjois-karjala.fi

GPS coordinates: 63.00000,30.00000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02