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.
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 Map highlighting the location of the Region of North Karelia |
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[edit] Historical province
For History, Geography and Culture see: Karelia
[edit] Regional Council
Main article: North Karelia Regional Council
[edit] 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
[edit] Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Karelia
The coat of arms of North Karelia is composed of the arms of Karelia.
[edit] External links
| Regions of Finland |  |
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| Åland | Central Finland | Central Ostrobothnia | Eastern Uusimaa | Finland Proper | Kainuu | Kymenlaakso | Lapland | North Karelia | Northern Ostrobothnia | Northern Savonia | Ostrobothnia | Pirkanmaa | Päijänne Tavastia | Satakunta | South Karelia | Southern Ostrobothnia | Southern Savonia | Tavastia Proper | Uusimaa | |
