Ii

Ii is a municipality in northern Finland covering a large area with rivers, lakes, and forests throughout its landscape. It sits at the Bothnian Bay where the Iijoki River meets the sea and features sparsely settled terrain.

The area was first written about in 1374 under the name Yioki as part of the Pedersöre parish. Over time it developed into an independent community with its own market activities and eventually became its own municipality.

The ART Ii Biennale brings international artists here to display works focused on environmental and natural themes. This event has made the location a gathering place for people interested in contemporary art and ecological concerns.

The municipality focuses on renewable energy and produces significantly more power than needed locally. When planning a visit, be ready for distances between locations since the area has sparse settlements spread across its large territory.

The name has just two letters and ranks among the world's shortest municipal names. This brevity makes it memorable and often draws attention from visitors curious about such an unusual designation.

Location: North Ostrobothnia

Reference: 139

Shares border with: Oulu, Pudasjärvi, Ranua, Simo

Website: https://ii.fi/en

GPS coordinates: 65.31667,25.37222

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:51