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Kolari, Administrative division in Lapland, Finland

Located at Finland's border with Sweden, Kolari municipality encompasses 2,617 square kilometers of land, including forests, rivers, and natural landscapes.

The settlement began when Pekka Kolari arrived from Savonia in the 1580s, leading to the establishment of the municipality in 1867.

The municipality incorporates Finnish and Sami traditions, with Finnish serving as the primary language for 96.9 percent of the population.

The northernmost railway station of Finland operates in Kolari, providing essential transportation connections for residents and visitors throughout the region.

The Torne River, marking the border between Finland and Sweden, flows through Kolari as Europe's longest river without dams.

Location: Lapland

Inception: 1867

Shares border with: Pajala Municipality, Muonio, Kittilä, Rovaniemi, Pello

Website: https://kolari.fi

GPS coordinates: 67.33172,23.78897

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:11

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