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Mikkeli, Regional capital in Southern Savonia, Finland.

The city extends across 3,229 square kilometers of Finnish territory, incorporating 424 square kilometers of lakes and waterways within its boundaries.

During World War II, Mikkeli functioned as the headquarters for Finnish Defence Forces, leading to the establishment of military museums and historical sites.

The Infantry Museum and Headquarters Museum preserve military artifacts and documents, while the St Michel horse racing event attracts 20,000 spectators annually.

The Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences provides higher education programs to both Finnish and international students in the center of Southern Savonia.

The Astuvansalmi rock paintings near Mikkeli, dating from 4100 BCE, represent the largest collection of ancient rock art in Nordic countries.

Location: South Savo

Inception: 1838

Elevation above the sea: 75 m

Shares border with: Hirvensalmi, Juva, Kangasniemi, Mäntyharju, Pieksämäki, Puumala, Savitaipale

Website: https://mikkeli.fi

GPS coordinates: 61.68750,27.27361

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50

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