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Oblast) and Finland (the regions of South Karelia, North Karelia, and the eastern portion of Kymenlaakso). Flags of Karelia Coats of arms of Karelia Various
South Karelia-South Karelia
South Karelia (or Southern Karelia, Finnish: Etelä-Karjala; Swedish: Södra Karelen) is a region of Finland. It borders the regions of Kymenlaakso, South
South Karelia-Karelia (historical province of Finland)
Karelia (Finnish: Karjala) is a historical province of Finland, consisting of the modern-day Finnish regions of South Karelia and North Karelia plus the
South Karelia-North Karelia
Kainuu, North Savo, South Savo and South Karelia, as well as Russia's Republic of Karelia. It is the easternmost region of Finland and shares a 300 kilometres
South Karelia-Ladoga Karelia
Ladoga Karelia (Finnish: Laatokan Karjala, Russian: Ладожская Карелия, romanized: Ladožskaja Karelija, Карельское Приладожье, Karelskoje Priladožje or
South Karelia-Republic of Karelia
(east/south-east), Vologda Oblast (south-east/south), and Leningrad Oblast (south/south-west), and it also borders Finland (Kainuu, Lapland, North Karelia,
South Karelia-Municipalities of South Karelia
The 9 municipalities of the South Karelia Region (Finnish: Etelä-Karjala; Swedish: Södra Karelen) in Finland are divided on two sub-regions: Imatra Parikkala
South Karelia-Greater Finland
White Karelia in the 1918 book Finland at Its Largest: For the Liberation of White Karelia. The Kvens, a minority in Northern Norway, helped Finnish settlements
South Karelia-White Karelia
White Karelia (Russian: Беломо́рская Каре́лия, romanized: Belomorskaja Karelija; North Karelian and Finnish: Vienan Karjala or simply Viena; Swedish:
South Karelia-South Savo
regions of North Savo, North Karelia, South Karelia, Kymenlaakso, Päijät-Häme, and Central Finland. The total area of South Savo is 18,768.33 km2 (7,246
South Karelia-Regions of Finland
North Karelia North Savo South Savo South Ostrobothnia Ostrobothnia Central Ostrobothnia Central Finland Pirkanmaa Satakunta Southwest Finland Kanta-Häme
South Karelia-Karelians (Finns)
living in Finnish Karelia. Karelians speak eastern dialects of the Finnish language: the South Karelian dialects are spoken in South Karelia, while the
South Karelia-Karelians
to the historical region of Karelia, which is today split between Finland and Russia. Karelians living in Russian Karelia are considered a distinct ethnic
South Karelia-Continuation War
include Finnish President Risto Ryti's vision of a Greater Finland and Commander-in-Chief Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's desire to annex East Karelia. On 22
South Karelia-Coat of arms of the Province of Karelia
The coat of arms of Karelia in Finland were first used in 1562, although the arms were likely presented at the burial of Gustav Vasa in 1560. The arms
South Karelia-Olonets Karelia
Olonets Karelia (Finnish: Aunuksen Karjala, shortened. Aunus; Karelian: Anuksen Karjala, shortened. Anus; Russian: Олонецкая Карелия, romanized: Olonetskaja
South Karelia-History of Karelia
its holder, to this day divided between the Republic of Finland and the Russian Republic. Karelia is primarily within the Scandinavian and Russian taiga
South Karelia-Finnish Democratic Republic
conquest. The Finnish Democratic Republic was only recognised by the Soviet Union and nominally operated in Soviet-occupied areas of Finnish Karelia from the
South Karelia-Joensuu
Joensuu (Finnish: [ˈjoensuː] ; Karelian: Jovensuu; lit. 'river's mouth') is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Karelia. It is located
South Karelia-Viena expedition
(Finnish: Vienan retkikunta, Swedish: Vienaexpeditionen) was a military expedition in March 1918 by Finnish volunteer forces to annex White Karelia (Vienan
South Karelia-Finland
with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. Finland covers an area of 338,145 square kilometres (130,559 sq mi)
South Karelia-Karelian language
Russian Republic of Karelia. Linguistically, Karelian is closely related to the Finnish dialects spoken in eastern Finland, and some Finnish linguists have
South Karelia-Finland in World War II
the former Grand Duchy of Finland. Claims on areas of Eastern Karelia were abandoned and the Soviets accepted that the south-eastern border would not be
South Karelia-Finnish invasion of East Karelia (1941)
The Finnish invasion of East Karelia was a military campaign in 1941. It was part of the Continuation War. Finnish troops occupied East Karelia and held
South Karelia-Karelian Isthmus
of Karelia, the area of the isthmus is about 15,000 km2 (5,800 sq mi). The smaller part of the isthmus to the southeast of the old Russia-Finland border
South Karelia-Winter War
areas in Karelia that according to the Greater Finland ideology would combine all Baltic Finnic peoples into a single state. In 1920, Finnish communists
South Karelia-South Karelian dialects
However, the South Karelian dialect speakers from the parts of Karelia taken by the Soviet Union were evacuated into the rest of Finland where their speech
South Karelia-Indigenous peoples of the Subarctic
Baltic Finnic Izhorians, Russia Karelian, Finland (South Karelia and North Karelia) and Russia (Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast) Veps, Russia Votes
South Karelia-Finnish forest reindeer
to Finland and northwestern Russia. They are found primarily in Russian Karelia and the provinces of North Karelia, Savonia and Kainuu in Finland, though
South Karelia-Army of Karelia
The Army of Karelia (Finnish: Karjalan armeija) was a Finnish army during the Continuation War. The Army of Karelia was formed on 29 June 1941 soon after
South Karelia-Karelia (disambiguation)
Ladoga Karelia North Karelia, an administrative region in present-day Finland Central Karelia, subdivision of North Karelia Pielinen Karelia, subdivision
South Karelia-Coat of arms of Finland
those of Finland, the arms of the 11 provinces are depicted. From Finland they include North and South Finland, as well as Tavastia and Karelia. The work
South Karelia-Lappeenranta
Lappeenranta (Finnish: [ˈlɑpːeːnˌrɑntɑ]; Swedish: Villmanstrand) is a city in Finland and the regional capital of South Karelia. It is located in the
South Karelia-Karelian Proper language
The terms North and South Karelian are often avoided to avoid conflict with the Regions of Finland; North Karelia and South Karelia. Karelian Proper and
South Karelia-List of Christian monasteries in Finland
(Valamon luostari or Uusi-Valamo), Pappiniemi, Heinävesi, North Karelia; monastery of the Finnish Orthodox Church; founded after 1940 by refugee monks from
South Karelia-Sub-regions of Finland
Ylivieska sub-region Kajaani sub-region Kehys-Kainuu Central Karelia Joensuu sub-region Pielinen Karelia Inner Savonia Kuopio sub-region North Eastern Savonia
South Karelia-Kymenlaakso
in Finland. It borders the regions of Uusimaa, Päijät-Häme, South Savo and South Karelia and Russia (Leningrad Oblast). Its name means literally The Valley
South Karelia-List of hospitals in Finland
Central Finland Central Hospital [fi], Jyväskylä Mikkeli Central Hospital, Mikkeli Central Hospital of Savonlinna, Savonlinna North Karelia Central Hospital
South Karelia-Southern Finland Province
administrative seat was placed at Hämeenlinna. Southern Finland was divided into six regions: South Karelia (Etelä-Karjala / Södra Karelen) Päijänne Tavastia
South Karelia-Regions of Southern Finland
former Province of Southern Finland in Finland was divided into six regions, 16 sub-regions, and 88 municipalities. South Karelia (Etelä-Karjala/Södra Karelen)
South Karelia-Wellbeing services counties of Finland
services county Central Finland wellbeing services county North Savo wellbeing services county North Karelia wellbeing services county South Savo wellbeing services
South Karelia-Karelia Air Command
The Karelia Air Command (Finnish: Karjalan lennosto, abbr. KarLsto; Swedish: Karelens flygflottilj) is the peace-time Finnish Air Force unit responsible
South Karelia-Finland–Russia border
Treaty of Paris (1947). As a result, approximately half of Finnish Karelia (including Finland's fourth-largest city Vyborg), parts of Salla, and all of Petsamo
South Karelia-Finland–Russia border barrier
The Finland–Russia border barrier is under construction in Finland on the Finland–Russia border. Finland decided to build the border barrier in 2022 due
South Karelia-Olonets
Anuksenlinnu; Finnish: Aunus, Aunuksenkaupunki or Aunuksenlinna) is a town and the administrative center of Olonetsky District of the Republic of Karelia, Russia
South Karelia-Kalevala
Kalevala is regarded as the national epic of Karelia and Finland and is one of the most significant works of Finnish literature with J. L. Runeberg's The Tales
South Karelia-Lapland (Finland)
Murmansk Oblast and the Republic of Karelia in Russia. Topography varies from vast mires and forests of the South to fells in the North. The Arctic Circle
South Karelia-NUTS statistical regions of Finland
codes of Finland can be downloaded here: [1] List of Finnish regions by Human Development Index Subdivisions of Finland ISO 3166-2 codes of Finland FIPS region
South Karelia-North Savo
Rautavaara Tervo Kalla- vesi Suvas- vesi Nilakka Kainuu North Karelia South Savo Central Finland North Ostrobothnia Municipalities Over 100 000 inhabitants
South Karelia-Saimaa University of Applied Sciences
(Finnish: Saimaan ammattikorkeakoulu) was a university of applied sciences in the region of South Karelia, Finland. Before 2009, it was known as South
South Karelia-Electoral districts of Finland
and South Savo were united, forming the electoral district of Southeast Finland; similarly, the electoral districts of North Savo and North Karelia were
South Karelia-Vyborg
transports of all industries on the Karelian Isthmus, Ladoga Karelia and southeastern Finland. Trams in Vyborg started in 1912. The Bolshevik revolutionary
South Karelia-Savonia (historical province)
Savonia (Finnish: Savo, Swedish: Savolax) is a historical province in the east of Finland. It borders Tavastia, Ostrobothnia and Karelia. Savonia is now
South Karelia-Borders of Russia
of Karelia Russia Arkhangelsk Oblast Vologda Oblast Leningrad Oblast Murmansk Oblast Finland Kainuu Lapland North Karelia Northern Ostrobothnia South Karelia
South Karelia-Household pennant
Satakunta Pennant of Savonia Pennant of South Karelia Pennant of Southern Ostrobothnia Pennant of Southwest Finland Pennant of Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia
South Karelia-Finland under Swedish rule
Swedish realm and Finland at least for Karelia. The boundary in northern Finland remained unclear. However, Sweden annexed the Finnish population on the
South Karelia-East Karelian uprising
the Finnish expeditions into East Karelia and the Petsamo in 1918–1920, is considered a military intervention and called the First Soviet–Finnish War
South Karelia-Lake Kivijärvi (South Karelia)
Lake Kivijärvi is a medium-sized lake in South Karelia, Eastern Finland, with a total area of 76.4 square kilometres (29 sq mi). The name Kivijärvi is
South Karelia-Finnish language
spoken in Savo and nearby areas, and the South-Eastern dialects now spoken only in Finnish South Karelia. The South Karelian dialects (eteläkarjalaismurteet)
South Karelia-Saari, Finland
is a former municipality of Finland. It was located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the South Karelia region. The municipality had
South Karelia-Southeast Finland (parliamentary electoral district)
regions of Kymenlaakso, South Karelia and South Savo. The district currently elects 15 of the 200 members of the Parliament of Finland using the open party-list
South Karelia-History of Finland
the peace settlement Finland ended up ceding a large part of Karelia and some other areas to the Soviet Union. However, Finland remained an independent
South Karelia-2015 Finnish parliamentary election
electoral districts of Northern Savonia and North Karelia were merged into a new district called Savonia-Karelia, while the electoral districts of Kymi and Southern
South Karelia-Geography of Finland
Finland's largest lake drains by Vuoksi River into Lake Ladoga in Russia. Upland Finland in the east drains east across Russian Republic of Karelia into
South Karelia-Imatra sub-region
Imatra sub-region is a subdivision of South Karelia and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. v t e
South Karelia-Uusimaa (historical province)
Nyland) is a historical province in the south of Finland. It borders Finland Proper, Tavastia, Savonia, and Karelia. The English translation would be "new
South Karelia-Regional anthems of Finland
(anthem of North Karelia and South Karelia) and Nälkämaan laulu (anthem of Kainuu). The oldest regional anthem in Finland, Savolaisen laulu, was born out
South Karelia-Nuijamaa
Nuijamaa (Finnish: [ˈnui̯jɑˌmɑː]; literally translated the "club land") is a former municipality in the province of South Karelia in Finland. The municipality
South Karelia-Finnish Defence Forces
Soviet territory in Karelia, after settling into defensive positions in December 1941. The Soviet offensive of June 1944 undid these Finnish gains and, while
South Karelia-Demographics of Finland
The demographics of Finland is monitored by the Statistics Finland (Finnish: Tilastokeskus, Swedish: Statistikcentralen). Finland has a population of
South Karelia-Ruokolahti
municipality of Finland, situated in south-eastern Finland, in the region of South Karelia. Neighbouring municipalities are Imatra, Lappeenranta, Taipalsaari,
South Karelia-Karelia Aviation Museum
The Karelia Aviation Museum (Finnish: Karjalan Ilmailumuseo) is located at Lappeenranta Airport in Lappeenranta, Finland. The museum is run by Kaakkois-Suomen
South Karelia-Taipalsaari
Taipalsaari is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the South Karelia region. The municipality has
South Karelia-Petrozavodsk
(Russian: Петрозаводск; Karelian, Vepsian and Finnish: Petroskoi) is the capital city of the Republic of Karelia, Russia, which stretches along the western
South Karelia-Imatra
Imatra is a town in Finland, located in the southeastern interior of the country. Imatra is located in the region of South Karelia, on Lake Saimaa, the
South Karelia-Lappeenranta sub-region
Lappeenranta sub-region is a subdivision of South Karelia and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. v t e
South Karelia-Simo Häyhä
supporter of Finland. According to an unofficial count, he had shot 219 Red Army soldiers at the time. He later donated the rifle to the Karelia Jaeger Battalion's
South Karelia-Tohmajärvi
Tohmajärvi (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈtohmɑˌjærʋi]) is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. The municipality has a population
South Karelia-Curly birch
gives the wood a fiery appearance. The variant originally comes from Karelia in Finland and Russia. The curliness is passed on in up to 70% of all trees in
South Karelia-Suoyarvi
Karelian: Suojärvi; Finnish: Suojärvi) is a town and the administrative center of Suoyarvsky District of the Republic of Karelia, Russia, located 140
South Karelia-Lemi
Lemi is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the South Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 2,862 (31 December 2023), which make
South Karelia-Konnunsuo
(Finnish pronunciation: [ˈkonːunˌsuo̯]) is a small village of the former municipality of Joutseno, today part of the Lappeenranta in South Karelia, Finland
South Karelia-Lake Ladoga
Finnish: Laatokka [earlier in Finnish Nevajärvi]; Livvi: Luadogu; Veps: Ladog, Ladoganjärv) is a freshwater lake located in the Republic of Karelia and
South Karelia-Murmansk Oblast
only internal border is the Republic of Karelia to the south, as well is bordered internationally by Finland to the west and Norway to the northwest and
South Karelia-Battle of Tolvajärvi
territory of so-called Ladoga Karelia (Finnish: Laatokan Karjala) which today is part of the Republic of Karelia. The Finnish plan was to encircle the Soviet
South Karelia-Finnish Civil War
strategically vital enemy strongholds: Tampere, Finland's major industrial town in the south-west, and Viipuri, Karelia's main city. Although seizing Viipuri offered
South Karelia-Finnish Lakeland
Finnish Lakeland or Finnish lake district (Finnish: Järvi-Suomi, "Lake Finland", Swedish: Insjöfinland) is the largest of the four landscape regions into
South Karelia-Saimaa
Saimaa (/ˈsaɪmɑː/ SY-mah, Finnish: [ˈsɑi̯mɑː]; Swedish: Saimen) is a lake located in the Finnish Lakeland area in southeastern Finland. At approximately 4,279
South Karelia-Scimitar
scimitar appears as a symbol of the Russians in the Finnish coat of arms of the Province of Karelia, which depicts two armored arms fighting with swords
South Karelia-Rautjärvi
Rautjärvi (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈrɑu̯tˌjærʋi]) is a municipality in the South Karelia region of Finland. The municipality has a population of 3,032
South Karelia-Finland–Russia relations
lived in Finland prior to 1918, immigrated to other countries, primarily Germany and USA. Voluntary activists arranged expeditions to Karelia (heimosodat)
South Karelia-Socialism in Finland
White Finland. Following the Civil War, many of the radical-wing of the Social Democratic Party, fled to Soviet Russia, especially to Soviet Karelia. In
South Karelia-Red Guards (Finland)
Karelia. Red Guard units served in the 7th Red Army when it fought in the Estonian War of Independence. There, the Finnish Reds clashed with Finnish White
South Karelia-Savonian dialects
the Savonia region (in both North and South Savo), but also in North Karelia, parts of Päijät-Häme, Central Finland, Kainuu, Koillismaa district of Northern
South Karelia-Foreign relations of Finland
The foreign relations of Finland are the responsibility of the president of Finland, who leads foreign policy in cooperation with the government. Implicitly
South Karelia-Kitee
province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia region, about 65 kilometres (40 mi) south of Joensuu and about 175 kilometres (109 mi) northeast
South Karelia-Chud
annals to several Baltic Finnic peoples in the area of what is now Estonia, Karelia and Northwestern Russia. It has also been used to refer to other Finno-Ugric
South Karelia-Vyborg–Petrozavodsk offensive
by the Soviet Leningrad and Karelian Fronts against Finland on the Karelian Isthmus and East Karelia fronts of the Continuation War, on the Eastern Front
South Karelia-Swedish-speaking population of Finland
as part of Norrland). When the Grand Duchy of Finland was formed and Karelia was reunited with Finland, the share of Swedish speakers was 15% of the population
South Karelia-List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area from 5,000 to 7,000 square kilometers
County of Sweden. Päijät-Häme 6,941.71 Region of Finland. South Karelia 6,872.13 Region of Finland. Prince of Wales Island 6,675 Island part of the U
South Karelia-Bordertown (Finnish TV series)
leading SECRI, the Serious Crime Unit, in the city of Lappeenranta, South Karelia, Finland. He moves his family to the town near the border with Russia for
South Karelia-Pro-independence movements in the Russian Civil War
White Karelia Provisional Government of Karelia Olonets Government of Southern Karelia Karelian United Government Republic of Eastern Karelia Karelian
South Karelia-List of airports in Finland
airfields and heliports in Finland, grouped by type and sorted by location. ICAO location identifiers link to pages from the Finnish Aeronautical Information
South Karelia-Laukkuryssä
sought extra income by fishing on the shores of the Arctic Ocean, and those living in the went peddling into the Grand Duchy of
South Karelia-Ruokolahti Church
Church (Finnish: Ruokolahden kirkko, Swedish: Ruokolax kyrka) is the Lutheran church in the town centre of Ruokolahti, in south-eastern Finland, and the
South Karelia-Russians in Finland
Occupied Soviet Karelia" (PDF). National Archives of Finland. Retrieved 25 October 2020. "VENÄLÄISET JA VENÄLÄINEN KULTTUURI SUOMESSA". Finnish Foreign Ministry
South Karelia-Ievan polkka
North Karelia. It is sung from the point of view of a young man, about a woman called Ieva (dialectal for the name Eva or Eeva in standard Finnish) who
South Karelia-Lappeenranta Airport
Lappeenranta Airport is the oldest airport still in operation in Finland. The Karelia Aviation Museum is in the airport. Flight go on low altitude straight
South Karelia-Battle of Porlampi
battle was a Finnish victory and effectively ended the reconquest of Karelia. Territorial disputes between the Soviet Union and Finland caused the outbreak
South Karelia-Finnish Air Force
The Finnish Air Force (FAF or FiAF; Finnish: Ilmavoimat, lit. 'Air forces'; Swedish: Flygvapnet, lit. 'Air arm') is one of the branches of the Finnish Defence
South Karelia-Operation Barbarossa
gains on both fronts, and the German-Finnish force had to go onto the defensive. The Finnish plan in the south in Karelia was to advance as swiftly as possible
South Karelia-Provinces of Finland
Between 1634 and 2009, Finland was administered as several provinces (Finnish: Suomen läänit, Swedish: Finlands län). Finland had always been a unitary
South Karelia-Simpelejärvi
medium-sized lake in the Parikkala municipality in South Karelia region in Finland. List of lakes in Finland Simpelejärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved
South Karelia-Religion in Finland
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. With its roots in the medieval Novgorodian missionary work in Karelia, the Finnish Orthodox Church was a part of
South Karelia-Leningrad Oblast
overlaps the historical region of Ingria, and is bordered by Finland (Kymenlaakso and South Karelia) in the northwest and Estonia (Ida-Viru County) in the west
South Karelia-Finnish–Novgorodian wars
whether the 1191 war resulted in a brief Novgorodian rule in parts of Finland or Karelia. However, a later chronicle entry from the mid-1220s said that Russian
South Karelia-Lassi Tuovi
1986) is a Finnish professional basketball coach who currently serves as assistant coach for Virtus Bologna and head coach of the Finland national team
South Karelia-Climate of Finland
The climate of Finland is influenced most by its latitude: Finland is located between 60 and 70 N. Because of Finland's northern location, winter is the
South Karelia-Pyykkö
3. South Karelia (1:2,474) 4. Lapland (1:2,475) 5. North Ostrobothnia (1:2,622) 6. Southwest Finland (1:2,950) Pekka Pyykkö (born 1941), Finnish scientist
South Karelia-List of polytechnics in Finland
Applied Sciences. Retrieved 12 December 2017. "North Karelia University of Applied Sciences". North Karelia University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the
South Karelia-Sairanen
In Finland, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:3,938) in the following regions: Southern Savonia (1:409) South Karelia (1:882)
South Karelia-Koitajoki
enters the territory of the Republic of Karelia in Russia, to return to Finland some 30 kilometres (19 mi) further south. It then flows northwest through the
South Karelia-Kexholm County
Mettstake 1642–1652 Jakob Törnsköld 1652–1656 Karl von Scheiding 1657–1660 Patrick Ogilwie 1660–1674 Berendt Mellin 1674–1690 Vyborg Governorate Karelia
South Karelia-Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim
Red prisoners during and after the Finnish Civil War and the establishment of the concentration camps in East Karelia, in which poor conditions led to a
South Karelia-Siege of Leningrad
Leningrad at the 1939 Finnish-Soviet border, threatening the city from the north; they were also advancing through East Karelia, east of Lake Ladoga,
South Karelia-Sámi languages
comparative linguist Ante Aikio, the Proto-Samic language developed in South Finland or in Karelia around 2000–2500 years ago, spreading then to northern Fennoscandia
South Karelia-Heinävesi
Heinävesi (Finnish: [ˈhei̯næˌʋesi]) is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 3,001
South Karelia-List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area from 5,000 to 20,000 square kilometers
County of Sweden. Päijät-Häme 6,941.71 Region of Finland. South Karelia 6,872.13 Region of Finland. Prince of Wales Island 6,675 Island part of the U
South Karelia-Finns
Karelia actually speak Savonian dialects Savonia: Savonians (savolaiset) Kainuu: Kainuu Finns (kainuulaiset) Finnish minority groups outside Finland Tornedalians
South Karelia-Finland–NATO relations
Finland has been a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) since 4 April 2023. In the aftermath of World War II, following the formation
South Karelia-Jaatinen
North Karelia (1:839) 2. Southern Savonia (1:947) 3. Central Finland (1:1,102) 4. South Karelia (1:1,249) 5. Päijänne Tavastia (1:1,681) 6. Tavastia Proper
South Karelia-Finnish gunboat Karjala
during World War II. Karjala was named after the Finnic cultural region of Karelia. Like her sister ship Turunmaa, she served as cadet training vessel during
South Karelia-Helsinki
populous city in Finland. It is located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and serves as the seat of the Uusimaa region in southern Finland. Approximately
South Karelia-Immalanjärvi
Immalanjärvi is a medium-sized lake of Finland. It is situated between Imatra and Ruokolahti settlements in South Karelia. It belongs to the Vuoksi main catchment
South Karelia-Rising Finland
Helanen, director of the extremist nationalist and far-right Academic Karelia Society (AKS), who also served as chairman of the board. Helanen was also
South Karelia-Paavo Talvela
of the Academic Karelia Society and in the Lapua Movement. In 1940, he was also involved in talks with Germany about forming a Finnish Jäger battalion
South Karelia-Gulf of Finland
returned to Finland. On 6 December 1917, the Parliament of Finland promulgated the Finnish Declaration of Independence. Western Karelia was annexed by
South Karelia-Culture of Finland
Russian Czar as the constitutional monarch. In southeastern Finland, the region of Karelia, where most of the Russo-Swedish conflicts occurred, was influenced
South Karelia-Parikkala
Parikkala (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈpɑrikːɑlɑ]) is a municipality of Finland located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the South Karelia region
South Karelia-Names of places in Finland in Finnish and in Swedish
Finland has two official languages, Finnish and Swedish. Many places in the country have different names in Finnish and Swedish, both being official endonyms
South Karelia-Olavi Litmanen
Olavi Litmanen (born 17 April 1945) is a Finnish former international footballer who played as a forward. He spent his career with Reipas Lahti in Mestaruussarja
South Karelia-Aleksanteri Aava
War, Aava's family evacuated to the village of Mikkolanniemi, Saari, South Karelia, where Aava then spent his last years of life; his eldest sons, Kauko
South Karelia-Väyrynen
Northern Ostrobothnia (1:581) 3. North Karelia (1:593) 4. Lapland (1:1,409) 5. Northern Savonia (1:1,647) 6. South Karelia (1:1,856) Notable people with the
South Karelia-Voutilainen
regions: 1. Northern Savonia (1:220) 2. North Karelia (1:321) 3. Southern Savonia (1:1,076) 4. South Karelia (1:1,158) Janne Voutilainen, Canadian trade
South Karelia-Ostrobothnia (historical province)
part of modern Finland (which was then the eastern half of Sweden). It is bounded by Karelia, Savonia, Tavastia and Satakunta in the south, the Bothnian
South Karelia-Shunga, Republic of Karelia
Karelian: Šun’ga; Finnish: Sunku) is a large village in the Zaonezhie peninsula by Lake Putkozero in Russia's Republic of Karelia. It is part of Medvezhyegorsky
South Karelia-Rautjärvi Church
listed as one of the regionally significant cultural environments in South Karelia. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rautjärvi church. "Police suspect
South Karelia-Kimpinen Sports Centre
Kimpinen Sports Centre (Finnish: Kimpisen urheilukeskus) is an athletics stadium in Lappeenranta, Finland. The stadium is used by, for example, PEPO football
South Karelia-Immola Airfield
Immola Airfield (ICAO: EFIM) is an airfield in Imatra, Finland, about 9 kilometres (6 mi) northeast of Imatrankoski, the centre of Imatra. Planning of
South Karelia-Anthem of the Republic of Karelia
playing this file? See media help. The state anthem of the Republic of Karelia was approved by law on 6 April 1993. The music of the anthem was composed
South Karelia-Sutinen
North Karelia (1:796) 4. Southern Savonia (1:1,431) 5. South Karelia (1:1,941) 6. Päijänne Tavastia (1:2,052) Matti Sutinen (born 1930), Finnish athlete
South Karelia-Finnish invasion of the Karelian Isthmus
been forced to give the 2nd Division over to operations in Ladoga Karelia. The Finnish IV Corps was commanded by Lieutenant General Karl Lennart Oesch and
South Karelia-Medvezhyegorsk
Karelian: Karhumägi; Finnish: Karhumäki) is a town and the administrative center of Medvezhyegorsky District of the Republic of Karelia, Russia. Population:
South Karelia-Finnish exonyms
further names, see Finnish exonyms for places in Norway. Note that Finnish was formerly an official language in the Republic of Karelia and is still widely
South Karelia-2019 Finnish parliamentary election
Parliamentary elections were held in Finland on 14 April 2019. For the first time, no party received more than 20% of the vote. The Centre Party, which
South Karelia-Nordic cross flag
Vepsian autonomous region in Russian Karelia One of the two flags of Votians Flag of Provisional Government of East Karelia, designed by Akseli Gallen-Kallela
South Karelia-Lake Onega
is a lake in northwestern Russia, on the territory of the Republic of Karelia, Leningrad Oblast and Vologda Oblast. It belongs to the basin of the Baltic
South Karelia-Municipalities of Finland
Kymenlaakso Municipalities of Lapland Municipalities of North Karelia Municipalities of South Karelia Municipalities of Ostrobothnia Municipalities of Central
South Karelia-South Caucasus
The South Caucasus, also known as Transcaucasia or the Transcaucasus, is a geographical region on the border of Eastern Europe and West Asia, straddling
South Karelia-Patriotic People's Movement
clergyman, IKL MP. Hilja Riipinen, the only women MP. History of Finland Academic Karelia Society Notes Philip Rees, Biographical Dictionary of the Extreme
South Karelia-Joutseno
province of Southern Finland and is part of the South Karelia region. The municipality was unilingually Finnish. Joutseno was consolidated with Lappeenranta
South Karelia-Lauritsala
Lauritsala (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈlɑu̯ritˌsɑlɑ]) is a former Finnish market town in the South Karelia region. It was closed down on 1 January 1967 and
South Karelia-Rantalinna Manor
the Ramon Palace in south western Russia was one of their summer residences. In 1929, the manor was sold to the Association of Finnish Conductors, who used
South Karelia-Third Swedish Crusade
easternmost outpost of the medieval Kingdom of Sweden. After the crusade Western Karelia remained under Swedish rule until the Treaty of Nystad in 1721. The name
South Karelia-Ruskeala
jurisdiction of the town of republic significance of Sortavala in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. Within the framework of municipal divisions, Ruskeala is a part
South Karelia-Jari Pasanen
Jari Pasanen (born August 19, 1964 in Imatra, Finland) is a Finnish-German professional ice hockey coach, who last served as a head coach of the Iserlohn
South Karelia-Finnish Border Guard
Headquarters, Southeast Finland, North Karelia, Kainuu and Lapland border guard districts, the Gulf of Finland and West Finland coast guard districts,
South Karelia-Suomenniemi
of Finland. It was consolidated with Mikkeli on 1 January 2013. It was located in the province of Southern Finland and was part of the South Karelia region
South Karelia-Dominions of Sweden
divided between Finnish regions of North Karelia and South Karelia and the Russian Republic of Karelia. Russia ceded Ingria and southern Karelia to Sweden in
South Karelia-Kärnäkoski Fortress
protect Saint Petersburg. Kärnäkoski Fortress was part of a larger South-Eastern Finland fortification system built to protect Saint Petersburg, the capital
South Karelia-List of flags of Finland
flags of Finland. For more information, see flag of Finland. Finnish regions also have traditional Household pennants. Proposals for a Finnish national
South Karelia-Saukkonen
Estonia. In Finland, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average in the following regions: 1. North Karelia (1:614) 2. South Karelia (1:760)
South Karelia-Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland
The Southern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency is one of the six Regional State Administrative Agencies. Its administrative area consists of
South Karelia-Port of Lappeenranta
of Lappeenranta (Finnish: Lappeenrannan satama, Swedish: Villmanstrands hamn) is an inland harbour in the city of Lappeenranta, Finland, on the southern
South Karelia-Joutseno railway station
railway station (Finnish: Joutsenon rautatieasema, Swedish: Joutseno järnvägsstation) is located in the town of Lappeenranta, Finland, in the district
South Karelia-Kivijärvi (disambiguation)
(Central Finland), a lake in Central Finland Lake Kivijärvi, a lake in South Karelia, Finland Kivijärvi (surname) This disambiguation page lists articles associated
South Karelia-Regions of Europe
Norway, Denmark[citation needed] Fennoscandia: Finland, Sweden, Norway and Karelia; a geological region defined by the Fennoscandian shield[citation needed]
South Karelia-Kuopio
completed in 1816. Kuopio is home of the Finnish Orthodox Church where its primate, archbishop of Karelia and all Finland Leo (Makkonen) is seated. This is an
South Karelia-Ylämaa
Finland, located in the province of Southern Finland as part of the South Karelia region. It was consolidated with Lappeenranta on January 1, 2010. The
South Karelia-Vepsians
abolished. When Finland invaded East Karelia in the Continuation War, some Vepsians joined the so-called Kindred Battalion of the Finnish Army. These troops
South Karelia-Lake Pyaozero
Lake Pyaozero (Russian: Пяозеро, Finnish: Pääjärvi) is a large freshwater lake in the Republic of Karelia, northwestern part of Russia. It has an area
South Karelia-Regional State Administrative Agency
Agencies (Finnish: aluehallintovirasto, avi, Swedish: regionförvaltningsverk) are a set of top-level regional organs of the state of Finland, mainly in
South Karelia-Arctic Circle
Circle at the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland Arctic Circle sign in the Republic of Karelia, Russia Arctic Circle sign by the Yamalo-Nenets
South Karelia-Haplogroup N-M231
(Republic of Karelia) N-BY30470 Finland (Western Finland Province) N-Y20915 Finland (Eastern Finland Province) N-Z1939 N-Y132561 N-Y132565 Finland (Eastern
South Karelia-Tapio Nurminen
Tapio Nurminen (born 12 October 1975) is a Finnish former professional tennis player. Born in Imatra, Nurminen reached a career high singles ranking of
South Karelia-Stam1na
Stam1na (pronounced [ˈstɑminɑ]) is a Finnish metal band native of Lemi, South Karelia. Their music is arguably best described as thrash metal with some
South Karelia-Jorma Härkönen
Härkönen (born 17 May 1956 in Saari) is a retired middle distance runner from Finland. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the 1982 European Championships
South Karelia-Sámi peoples
In Finland and Sweden, Lapp is common in place names, such as Lappi (Satakunta), Lappeenranta (South Karelia) and Lapinlahti (North Savo) in Finland; and
South Karelia-List of Finnish regions by GDP
This is a list of Finnish regions by GDP and GDP per capita. Regions by GDP in 2015 according to data by the OECD. Counties by GDP per capita in 2015
South Karelia-Counties of Sweden
(1775–1809) Oulu County (1775–1809) Kymmenegård County (1775–1809) Savolax and Karelia County (1775–1809) Under the aegis of the Swedish government, Ansvarskommittén
South Karelia-Kisapuisto
ice hockey arena in the Lappeenrannan kisapuisto [fi] of Lappeenranta, Finland. It is best known as the home arena of SaiPa, an ice hockey team in the
South Karelia-Military history of Finland
and proceeded to occupy East Karelia. The Soviets launched the Vyborg–Petrozavodsk offensive in June 1944 and drove Finland out of the territory it had
South Karelia-List of Finnish regions by Human Development Index
This is a list of NUTS2 statistical regions of Finland by Human Development Index as of 2021. "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi
South Karelia-Viipuri Province
Leningrad Oblast, and only Ladoga Karelia and Border Karelia became part of the Karelo-Finnish SSR. While Ladoga Karelia retained most of its original toponyms
South Karelia-Kymi (parliamentary electoral district)
represented in the Finnish Eduskunta (parliament). It covers the administrative regions of South Karelia and Kymenlaakso in south-eastern Finland, with a combined
South Karelia-Imatrankoski
Imatra, Finland. It has been a famous tourist attraction since the late 1700s. Imatrankoski is also one of the National landscapes of Finland. Since 1929
South Karelia-Anthonius
Dutch, Finnish and Norwegian masculine given name that is used in Greenland, Finland, Norway, Republic of Karelia, Estonia, Namibia, South Africa, the
South Karelia-Simpele railway station
railway station (Finnish: Simpeleen rautatieasema, Swedish: Simpele järnvägsstation) is located in the municipality of Rautjärvi, Finland, in the urban area
South Karelia-Lappeenranta Central Station
Lappeenranta Central Station (Finnish: Lappeenrannan rautatieasema, Swedish language: Villmanstrands järnvägsstation) is a train station located in the
South Karelia-Vyborgsky District, Leningrad Oblast
Petersburg in the south, Kymenlaakso and South Karelia regions of Finland in the northwest, and Lakhdenpokhsky District of the Republic of Karelia in the north
South Karelia-Finland
to the Soviets barely a year earlier. Finnish troops occupied Eastern Karelia from 1941 to 1944. The massive Soviet Vyborg-Petrozavodsk offensive in
South Karelia-Demographics of Finland
million as a second language. It's also spoken in Sweden, Norway, Eastern Karelia, Ingria (Russia), the USA and Australia, with various dialects. Written
South Karelia-Russians in Finland
Soldiers in Finland, Norway, Denmark, Austria, Poland and Occupied Soviet Karelia" (PDF). National Archives of Finland. Retrieved 25 October 2020. "VENÄLÄISET
South Karelia-Raimo Kilpiö
Raimo Olavi Kilpiö (born 2 February 1936 in Parikkala, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 459 games in the SM-liiga and its
South Karelia-Seppo Ahokainen
Seppo Johannes Ahokainen (19 January 1952 – 6 March 2024) was a Finnish professional ice hockey player. who played in the SM-liiga for Ilves and Tappara
South Karelia-Holger Granström
Holger Granström (25 December 1917 in Ruokolahti, Finland – 22 July 1941) was a professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for
South Karelia-Jarno Kultanen
Jarno Kultanen (born January 8, 1973) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player who played between 1994 and 2010. He played in the SM-liiga for
South Karelia-Onttola railway station
Onttola railway station (abbrev. Ont, Finnish: Onttolan rautatieasema) is a train station along the Pieksämäki–Joensuu line in Finland. The station is
South Karelia-Kivijärvi (disambiguation)
(Central Finland), a lake in Central Finland Lake Kivijärvi, a lake in South Karelia, Finland Kivijärvi (surname) This disambiguation page lists articles
South Karelia-Joutseno Church
Joutseno Church (Finnish: Joutsenon kirkko) is a church designed by Josef Stenbäck located in Joutseno, Lappeenranta, Finland. The church was built in
South Karelia-Inland port
River and Meuse Canals Finland : Port of Lappeenranta, Lappeenranta, South Karelia, Finland, on Lake Saimaa. Hungary : Port of Budapest, Germany, on Danube
South Karelia-Olonets
and the administrative center of Olonetsky District of the Republic of Karelia, Russia, located on the Olonka River to the east of Lake Ladoga. Olonets
South Karelia-Erkki Mallenius
Erkki Aarno Mallenius (12 January 1928 – 2 July 2003) was a Finnish amateur boxer who won a bronze medal in the light welterweight division at the 1952
South Karelia-Olavi Litmanen
Olavi Litmanen (born 17 April 1945) is a Finnish former international footballer who played as a forward. He spent his career with Reipas Lahti in Mestaruussarja
South Karelia-Jorma Härkönen
Jorma Kalevi Härkönen (born 17 May 1956 in Saari) is a retired middle distance runner from Finland. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the
South Karelia-Vainikkala
inhabitants in South Karelia, Eastern Finland. It is part of the Lappeenranta municipality and is located about 29 kilometres (18 mi) south of the city centre
South Karelia-Coat of arms of the Province of Karelia
of Karelia and they have been used continuously since then. Variations of the arms are still used in two regions of Finland: North Karelia and South Karelia
South Karelia-Tiia Piili
recovered and proceeded to win the 2004 World Championship in Adelaide, South Australia, the 2005 World Championship in Ghent, Belgium, and the 2006 World
South Karelia-Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
Kotkaniemi, a former home of President Svinhufvud and current museum, in Luumäki, South Karelia
South Karelia-Esko Saira
Esko Saira (born June 14, 1938, in Lemi, South Karelia) is a Finnish biathlete and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1972 Winter Olympics
South Karelia-Borders of Russia
of Karelia Russia Arkhangelsk Oblast Vologda Oblast Leningrad Oblast Murmansk Oblast Finland Kainuu Lapland North Karelia Northern Ostrobothnia South Karelia
South Karelia-Kimpinen Sports Centre
Kimpinen Sports Centre (Finnish: Kimpisen urheilukeskus) is an athletics stadium in Lappeenranta, Finland. The stadium is used by, for example, PEPO football
South Karelia-Saku Puhakainen
Saku Puhakainen (born 14 January 1975) is a Finnish footballer who plays as a striker. Since 2000 Puhakainen played for MyPa in the Finnish premier division
South Karelia-Salient (geography)
Finland Parikkala, South Karelia, Finland Pudasjärvi-Taivalkoski-Kuusamo, North Ostrobothnia, Finland Ruokolahti, South Karelia, Finland Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo
South Karelia-Lake
largest lake in the world with no islands. Lake Saimaa in both South Savonia and South Karelia, Finland, forms the much larger Saimaa basin, which have more
South Karelia-Minna Nieminen
Minna Nieminen (born 31 August 1976 in Lappeenranta) is a Finnish rower. She won a silver medal in the women's lightweight double sculls at the 2008 Summer
South Karelia-Battle of Villmanstrand
The Battle of Villmanstrand, also the storming of Villmanstrand, was fought during the Russo-Swedish War on 23 August 1741, when Russian forces of 10,000
South Karelia-Maanpuolustusopisto
Maanpuolustusopisto (MpO, 'National Defence Institute') was the military junior college of the Finnish Defence Forces, located in Lappeenranta. The school
South Karelia-Army of Karelia
The Army of Karelia (Finnish: Karjalan armeija; Swedish: Karelska armén) was a Finnish army during the Continuation War. The Army of Karelia was formed
South Karelia-Väinö Muinonen
Viktor ("Väinö") Muinonen (30 December 1898, in Lappeenranta – 10 June 1978) was a Finnish long-distance runner, who competed for his native country at
South Karelia-Posti Group
first municipal cooperation within Posti's new home services with the South Karelia Social and Health Care District Eksote. Posti acquired Kuljetus Kovalainen
South Karelia-Savonia (historical province)
It borders Tavastia, Ostrobothnia and Karelia. Savonia is now divided into two provinces: North Savonia and South Savonia. The largest cities in Savonia
South Karelia-Republic of Karelia
The Republic of Karelia, Karjala or Karelia (Russian: Каре́лия, Ка́рьяла; Karelian: Karjala) is a republic of Russia situated in the northwest of the
South Karelia-Finnish language
spoken in Savo and nearby areas, and the South-Eastern dialects now spoken only in Finnish South Karelia. The South Karelian dialects (eteläkarjalaismurteet)
South Karelia-Household pennant
Karelia Pennant of Kymenlaakso Pennant of Lapland Pennant of Northern Ostrobothnia Pennant of Satakunta Pennant of Savonia Pennant of South Karelia Pennant
South Karelia-Seskar
municipality in 1903, and belonged to the province of Viipuri and to the South Karelia region. "Lloyd's list". New Lloyd's List. 908. 5 December 1777. "Lloyd's
South Karelia-Karelian Isthmus
Saimaa to the Bay of Vyborg passing through the city of Lappeenranta in South Karelia, Finland. The Karelian Isthmus lies within the ecoregion of Scandinavian
South Karelia-Dominions of Sweden
Finnish regions of North Karelia and South Karelia and the Russian Republic of Karelia. Russia ceded Ingria and southern Karelia to Sweden in the Treaty
South Karelia-Regions of Finland
from South Karelia to South Savo by merging with Mikkeli. Vaala transferred from Kainuu to North Ostrobothnia. Heinävesi transferred from South Savo to
South Karelia-Rural area
A rural landscape in Lappeenranta, South Karelia in Finland
South Karelia-Imatra
southeastern interior of the country. Imatra is located in the region of South Karelia, on Lake Saimaa, the River Vuoksi. The population of Imatra is approximately
South Karelia-Karelia (disambiguation)
Municipalities of South Karelia, municipalities of North Karelia grouped by sub-region East Karelia Tver Karelia in the Tver Oblast Savolax and Karelia County,
South Karelia-Kärnäkoski Fortress
1793 to protect Saint Petersburg. Kärnäkoski Fortress was part of a larger South-Eastern Finland fortification system built to protect Saint Petersburg,
South Karelia-Jussi Markkanen
Jussi Markkanen (born May 8 1975, Imatra, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey executive and former goaltender. He is currently serving as general
South Karelia-Lappeenranta
Swedish: Villmanstrand) is a city in Finland and the regional capital of South Karelia. It is located in the southeastern interior of the country and in the
South Karelia-Karelian language
karielan kieli) is a Finnic language spoken mainly in the Russian Republic of Karelia. Linguistically, Karelian is closely related to the Finnish dialects spoken
South Karelia-Immola Airfield
Immola Airfield (ICAO: EFIM) is an airfield in Imatra, Finland, about 9 kilometres (6 mi) northeast of Imatrankoski, the centre of Imatra. Planning of
South Karelia-Sjöholm
Southwest Finland (1:1,435) 4. Uusimaa (1:3,019) 5. Satakunta (1:3,186) 6. South Karelia (1:4,206) Anders Sjöholm, Swedish musician Helen Sjöholm, Swedish singer
South Karelia-Immalanjärvi
Finland. It is situated between Imatra and Ruokolahti settlements in South Karelia. It belongs to the Vuoksi main catchment area. It is situated very close
South Karelia-Lake Kivijärvi (South Karelia)
Lake Kivijärvi is a medium-sized lake in South Karelia, Eastern Finland, with a total area of 76.4 square kilometres (29 sq mi). The name Kivijärvi is
South Karelia-Lari Lehtonen
Lari Lehtonen (born 21 June 1987 in Imatra) is a Finnish former cross-country skier who began competing at senior level in 2005. At the 2010 Winter Olympics
South Karelia-Saimaa
Saimaa (/ˈsaɪmɑː/ SY-mah, Finnish: [ˈsɑi̯mɑː]; Swedish: Saimen) is a lake located in the Finnish Lakeland area in southeastern Finland. At approximately
South Karelia-7.5 cm Pak 40
Copenhagen Finland Salpa Line Museum Miehikkälä, South Karelia Finland Bunker Museum Virolahti, South Karelia Finland Parola Tank Museum Parola, Kanta-Häme
South Karelia-Sámi peoples
is common in place names, such as Lappi (Satakunta), Lappeenranta (South Karelia) and Lapinlahti (North Savo) in Finland; and Lapp (Stockholm County)
South Karelia-Imatran Ketterä
Imatran Ketterä is an ice hockey club based in Imatra, Finland. Ketterä plays in the Finnish second-tier league, Mestis, during the 2022–23 season. Ketterä
South Karelia-Jaatinen
the following regions: 1. North Karelia (1:839) 2. Southern Savonia (1:947) 3. Central Finland (1:1,102) 4. South Karelia (1:1,249) 5. Päijänne Tavastia
South Karelia-Indigenous peoples of the Subarctic
Finnic Izhorians, Russia Karelian, Finland (South Karelia and North Karelia) and Russia (Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast) Veps, Russia Votes, Russia
South Karelia-Finland–Russia border
acquisition of the Nöteborg fortress, Kexholm and its large province, southwest Karelia and the province of Ingria. The Treaty of Nystad in 1721 and the Treaty
South Karelia-Martti Välimaa
Martti Välimaa (born 27 February 1989, in Imatra) was an American football defensive tackle, for the Dresden Monarchs of the GFL. He was a member of various
South Karelia-Jarno Lippojoki
Jarno Lippojoki is a Finnish ice hockey defenceman who currently plays professionally in Finland for Ketterä of the Mestis. He is captain of Ketterä. Biographical
South Karelia-Marlo Koponen
Marlo Koponen (born 13 December 1986) is a Finnish former ice hockey defenceman who last played in Finland for Imatran Ketterä of Mestis. 2010-11 Scoring
South Karelia-Ville Koho
Ville Koho (born 27 February 1982) is a Finnish ice hockey player who currently plays professionally in Finland for SaiPa of the SM-liiga. Serving as team
South Karelia-Joensuu
'river's mouth') is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Karelia. It is located in the eastern interior of the country and in the Finnish
South Karelia-Lars Winter
Lars Winter (born 13 May 1962) is a Finnish fencer. He competed in the individual épée event at the 1988 Summer Olympics. "Lars Winter Olympic Results"
South Karelia-Imatra sub-region
Imatra sub-region is a subdivision of South Karelia and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. v t e
South Karelia-Lappeenranta sub-region
Lappeenranta sub-region is a subdivision of South Karelia and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. v t e
South Karelia-Saimaa University of Applied Sciences
university of applied sciences in the region of South Karelia, Finland. Before 2009, it was known as South Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Etelä-Karjalan
South Karelia-Juha Tiainen
World Championships Rome, Italy 13th 75.10 m 1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 16th 73.24 m 1990 European Championships Split, Yugoslavia 9th 73
South Karelia-Erkki Kourula
Erkki Antero Kourula (born 12 June 1948) is a Finnish judge who served as a judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Judge Kourula was elected
South Karelia-Ruokolahti
Bay") is a municipality of Finland, situated in south-eastern Finland, in the region of South Karelia. Neighbouring municipalities are Imatra, Lappeenranta
South Karelia-Alisa Mikonsaari
Alisa Mikonsaari (born 19 June 1993) is a Finnish figure skating coach and retired figure skater. She is the 2013 Finnish national bronze medalist and
South Karelia-Viktor Platan
Viktor Platan (16 October 1919 — 12 January 2013) was a Finnish pentathlete. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, where he finished 10th
South Karelia-Salpa Line Museum
The Salpa Line Museum (Finnish: Salpalinja-museo, Russian: Музей линии "Салпа") was established and opened in 1987 by the municipality of Miehikkälä and
South Karelia-Kisapuisto
Lappeenrannan kisapuiston jäähalli (lit. 'Lappeenranta's Kisapuisto ice hall'), often shortened to Kisapuiston jäähalli, is an ice hockey arena in the
South Karelia-Alex Oikkonen
Alex Kristopher Oikkonen (born 15 October 1994) is a Puerto Rican international footballer who plays as a midfielder for OTP. Oikkonen was born in Joutseno
South Karelia-Regional State Administrative Agency
Southern Finland Uusimaa, Tavastia Proper, Päijänne Tavastia, Kymenlaakso, South Karelia Hämeenlinna Helsinki, Kouvola Regional State Administrative Agency for
South Karelia-Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland
South Karelia (Etelä-Karjala/Södra Karelen) Päijänne Tavastia (Päijät-Häme/Päijänne Tavastland) Tavastia Proper (Kanta-Häme/Egentliga Tavastland) Uusimaa
South Karelia-Lauri Vilkko
Lauri Tapani Vilkko (13 August 1925 – 13 October 2017) was a Finnish modern pentathlete who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer
South Karelia-Kymi (parliamentary electoral district)
Eduskunta (parliament). It covers the administrative regions of South Karelia and Kymenlaakso in south-eastern Finland, with a combined population of about 322
South Karelia-Toikka
average (1:3,461) in the following regions: 1. Kymenlaakso (1:372) 2. South Karelia (1:693) 3. Uusimaa (1:3,095) Oiva Toikka, Finnish glass designer Markku
South Karelia-Petteri Nokelainen
Petteri Antti Nokelainen (born January 16, 1986) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey forward who played over 200 games in the National Hockey League
South Karelia-Regions of Southern Finland
was divided into six regions, 16 sub-regions, and 88 municipalities. South Karelia (Etelä-Karjala/Södra Karelen) Päijät-Häme (Päijät-Häme/Päijänne-Tavastland)
South Karelia-Antti Viskari
Antti Viskari (born 1 May 1928 in Joutseno, Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala, Finland; died 4 June 2007) was a Finnish former long-distance runner. He has a
South Karelia-Edvard Huupponen
Edvard Huupponen (1 December 1898 – 4 January 1977) was a Finnish wrestler. He competed in the freestyle featherweight event at the 1924 Summer Olympics
South Karelia-Simo Häyhä
shot 219 Red Army soldiers at the time. He later donated the rifle to the Karelia Jaeger Battalion's Heritage Room, from where it was transferred to the
South Karelia-Karelians
to the historical region of Karelia, which is today split between Finland and Russia. Karelians living in Russian Karelia are considered a distinct ethnic
South Karelia-Karelia (historical province of Finland)
Karelia (Finnish: Karjala) is a historical province of Finland, consisting of the modern-day Finnish regions of South Karelia and North Karelia plus the
South Karelia-Pulsatilla vernalis
coat of arms. It is also the county flower of Härjedalen, Sweden and South Karelia, Finland. Chappuis, E. (2014). "Pulsatilla vernalis". IUCN Red List
South Karelia-Imatrankoski
Imatrankoski (The Imatra Rapids) are rapids on the Vuoksi in Imatra, Finland. It has been a famous tourist attraction since the late 1700s. Imatrankoski
South Karelia-Lassi Tuovi
Lassi Tuovi (born 31 December 1986) is a Finnish professional basketball coach who currently serves as assistant coach for Virtus Bologna and head coach
South Karelia-Southeast Finland (parliamentary electoral district)
by the merger of Kymi and South Savo districts. It is conterminous with the regions of Kymenlaakso, South Karelia and South Savo. The district currently
South Karelia-Aku Partanen
Veli-Matti "Aku" Partanen (born 28 October 1991, in Lappeenranta) is a Finnish racewalker who competes mostly at the 50 kilometres race walk. Partanen's
South Karelia-Mari Ruti
Mari Ruti (March 31, 1964 – June 8, 2023) was a Finnish-Canadian philosopher. She had served as Distinguished Professor of Critical Theory and of Gender
South Karelia-Leningrad Oblast
and South Karelia) in the northwest and Estonia (Ida-Viru County) in the west, as well as five federal subjects of Russia: the Republic of Karelia in the
South Karelia-Jarmo Koski
Jarmo Koski (2 July 1951 in Imatra, South Karelia) is a Finnish actor. He starred as Seppo Taalasmaa in the half-hour soap opera Salatut Elämät from 1999
South Karelia-Arvo Kyllönen
Arvo Kyllönen (17 December 1932 – 10 June 2017) was a Finnish wrestler who won national titles in the 57 kg freestyle (1952) and 62 kg Greco-Roman divisions
South Karelia-Jari Pasanen
Jari Pasanen (born August 19, 1964 in Imatra, Finland) is a Finnish-German professional ice hockey coach, who last served as a head coach of the Iserlohn
South Karelia-Colloquial Finnish
minuu or miuta depending on the regional dialect Vowel epenthesis in North Karelia: kolme → kolome, selvä → selevä In some Karelian dialects the end of participles
South Karelia-Ievan polkka
Otomania arranging the music and providing Miku's voice manipulation. In South Karelia, Ievan Polkka is also known as "Savitaipaleen polkka", due to its similarity
South Karelia-Swan
pictured in the coat of arms of Joutseno, a former municipality of South Karelia, Finland. Coat-of-arms of writer Henryk Sienkiewicz's family, a variant
South Karelia-North Karelia
borders the regions of Kainuu, North Savo, South Savo and South Karelia, as well as Russia's Republic of Karelia. It is the easternmost region of Finland
South Karelia-Finland–NATO relations
The car traffic on the Finnish side at the Nuijamaa Border Crossing Point in Nuijamaa, Lappeenranta, South Karelia, in September 2017
South Karelia-Bordertown (Finnish TV series)
leading SECRI, the Serious Crime Unit, in the city of Lappeenranta, South Karelia, Finland. He moves his family to the town near the border with Russia
South Karelia-Imatra shooting
criminally responsible at the time of the shootings. Therefore, The South Karelia District Court did not sentence him to prison, but instead committed
South Karelia-Battle of Pardakoski–Kärnakoski
The Pardakoski–Kärnakoski engagements took place in late MarchO.S. and on April 30, 1790, during Gustav III's Russian War, Sweden won over the Russian
South Karelia-Battle of Savitaipal
The Battle of Savitaipal took place on June 3, 1790 during the Russo-Swedish War (1788–90), between Sweden and the Russian Empire. The Swedes lost the
South Karelia-Paavo Voutilainen
Paavo Voutilainen (born 25 February 1999) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a centre back. Voutilainen has played for Lahti and Lahti Akatemia
South Karelia-Eino Valle
Eino Valle (18 February 1932 – 21 June 1990) was a Finnish long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Evans, Hilary;
South Karelia-Nuijamaa
translated the "club land") is a former municipality in the province of South Karelia in Finland. The municipality had 1,199 inhabitants and an area of 136 km²
South Karelia-Leena Kaarna
Leena Kaarna (born 26 November 1939) is a Finnish athlete. She competed in the women's high jump at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild;
South Karelia-Torikka
higher than national average (1:9,223) in the following regions: 1. South Karelia (1:2,743) 2. Southwest Finland (1:3,830) 3. Southern Savonia (1:4,615)
South Karelia-South Karelia
South Karelia (or Southern Karelia, Finnish: Etelä-Karjala; Swedish: Södra Karelen) is a region of Finland. It borders the regions of Kymenlaakso, South
South Karelia-Erkki Lyijynen
Erkki Lyijynen (16 March 1925 – 24 January 2015) was a Finnish rower. He competed in the men's coxed pair event at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Evans, Hilary;
South Karelia-Rantalinna Manor
two Rolls-Royce cars and a ship. Before World War I, the Ramon Palace in south western Russia was one of their summer residences. In 1929, the manor was
South Karelia-Karelia
of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast) and Finland (the regions of South Karelia, North Karelia, and the eastern portion of Kymenlaakso). Flags of Karelia Coats
South Karelia-Esko Hillebrandt
Esko Hillebrandt (born 20 April 1962) is a Finnish rower. He competed in the men's double sculls event at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde
South Karelia-Jaakko Hänninen
Jaakko Hänninen (born 16 April 1997) is a Finnish cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Decathlon–AG2R La Mondiale. Having competed for French
South Karelia-Stam1na
Stam1na (pronounced [ˈstɑminɑ]) is a Finnish metal band native of Lemi, South Karelia. Their music is arguably best described as thrash metal with some progressive
South Karelia-List of Finnish regions by GDP
Ostrobothnia 5,856 6,441 13 Tavastia Proper 5,494 6,043 14 North Karelia 4,814 5,295 15 South Karelia 4,801 5,280 16 Southern Savonia 4,414 4,855 17 Central Ostrobothnia
South Karelia-NUTS statistical regions of Finland
Helsinki-Uusimaa FI1B1 South Finland FI1C Southwest Finland FI1C1 Kanta-Häme FI1C2 Päijät-Häme FI1C3 Kymenlaakso FI1C4 South Karelia FI1C5 North & East Finland
South Karelia-Sihvo
higher than national average (1:7,886) in the following regions: 1. South Karelia (1:2,003) 2. Kymenlaakso (1:3,351) 3. Päijänne Tavastia (1:3,749) 4
South Karelia-Tyyskä
341) 3. North Ostrobothnia (1:8,135) 4. Central Finland (1:8,368) 5. South Karelia (1:11,472) 6. Uusimaa (1:11,942) 7. Northern Savonia (1:13,112) 8. Päijänne
South Karelia-Viljakainen
(1:1,930) 3. Northern Savonia (1:2,950) 4. Kymenlaakso (1:3,165) 5. South Karelia (1:3,236) 6. Central Finland (1:4,057) 7. Uusimaa (1:4,244) Kalle Viljakainen
South Karelia-Bäcklund (surname)
(1:3,476) 3. Uusimaa (1:10,324) 4. Southwest Finland (1:11,584) 5. South Karelia (1:12,619) 6. Tavastia Proper (1:13,928) Albert Victor Bäcklund (1845–1922)
South Karelia-Sami Repo
Sami Repo (born 8 November 1971 in Simpele) is a Finnish former cross-country skier who competed from 1992 to 2004. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km
South Karelia-Municipalities of South Karelia
The 9 municipalities of the South Karelia Region (Finnish: Etelä-Karjala; Swedish: Södra Karelen) in Finland are divided on two sub-regions: Imatra Parikkala
South Karelia-List of Finnish regions by Human Development Index
Päijänne Tavastia, Kymenlaakso, South Karelia) 0.931 5 North & East (Southern Savonia, Northern Savonia, North Karelia, Kainuu, Central Ostrobothnia, North
South Karelia-Risto Punkka
Risto Punkka (19 March 1957 – July 2014) was a Finnish biathlete. He competed in the 10 km sprint event at the 1984 Winter Olympics. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde
South Karelia-Juha Tella
Juha Tella (born 9 October 1960) is a Finnish biathlete. He competed in the 20 km individual event at the 1988 Winter Olympics. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde,
South Karelia-Alisa Vainio
Alisa Pauliina Vainio (born 16 November 1997) is a Finnish long-distance runner. She won bronze at the 2015 European Athletics Junior Championships in
South Karelia-Seppo Rantanen
Seppo Rantanen (born 2 September 1963) is a Finnish cross-country skier. He competed in the men's 30 kilometre classical event at the 1992 Winter Olympics
South Karelia-South Savo
regions of North Savo, North Karelia, South Karelia, Kymenlaakso, Päijät-Häme, and Central Finland. The total area of South Savo is 18,768.33 km2 (7,246
South Karelia-Rafael Ylönen
Rafael Ylönen (26 November 1906 – 31 March 1997) was a Finnish gymnast. He competed in seven events at the 1928 Summer Olympics. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde
South Karelia-Joona Jääskeläinen
Joona Jääskeläinen (born 5 September 1996) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who currently plays professionally for HC Košice of the Slovak Extraliga
South Karelia-Niilo Nikunen
Niilo Nikunen (14 June 1913 – 19 July 1991) was a Finnish skier. He competed in the Nordic combined event at the 1936 Winter Olympics. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde
South Karelia-Raimo Partanen
Raimo Partanen (9 August 1940 – 6 May 2023) was a Finnish skier. He competed in the Nordic combined event at the 1964 Winter Olympics. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde
South Karelia-Santeri Airola
Santeri Airola (born 29 June 2000) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing for KOOVEE in the Mestis while under contract
South Karelia-Mikko Haaparanta
Mikko Haaparanta (born September 7, 1997) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Ketterä of Mestis. On December 17, 2018, Haaparanta
South Karelia-Jesse Hallikas
Jesse Hallikas (born April 14, 1997) is a Finnish ice hockey left winger currently playing for Ketterä of Mestis. Hallikas previously played nine games
South Karelia-Leo Tynkkynen
Leo Tynkkynen (6 November 1934 – 11 February 1971) was a Finnish speed skater. He competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics and the 1960 Winter Olympics. Evans
South Karelia-Seppo Hänninen
Seppo Hänninen (born 11 July 1943) is a Finnish speed skater. He competed at the 1964 Winter Olympics, the 1968 Winter Olympics and the 1972 Winter Olympics
South Karelia-Ari Saarinen
Ari Saarinen (born November 26, 1967) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey left winger. Saarinen played a total of 320 games in the SM-liiga for
South Karelia-Niina Malm
currently serving in the Parliament of Finland for the Social Democratic Party of Finland at the South-Eastern Finland constituency. Eduskunta profile v t e
South Karelia-Veronika Honkasalo
Helsinki Incumbent Assumed office 17 April 2019 Personal details Born 7 July 1975 Lappeenranta, South Karelia, Finland Political party Left Alliance
South Karelia-Hanna Holopainen
Personal details Born (1976-10-08) 8 October 1976 (age 47) Lappeenranta, South Karelia, Finland Political party Green League Alma mater Lappeenranta University
South Karelia-Hans Olof von Essen
Hans Olof von Essen (31 December 1900 – 23 August 1973) was a Finnish military colonel and a Knight of the Mannerheim Cross. Von Essen was also an equestrian
South Karelia-Kvenland
its style of ornamentation. According to Jukka Luoto of the Museum of South Karelia, "this indicates that these areas have independently conducted trade
South Karelia-Joutseno railway station
Location Joutseno Location within South Karelia Show map of South Karelia Joutseno Joutseno (Finland) Show map of Finland
South Karelia-Imatra railway station
Location Imatra Location within South Karelia Show map of South Karelia Imatra Imatra (Finland) Show map of Finland
South Karelia-Simpele railway station
Location Simpele Location within South Karelia Show map of South Karelia Simpele Simpele (Finland) Show map of Finland
South Karelia-Tapio Nurminen
Tapio Nurminen (born 12 October 1975) is a Finnish former professional tennis player. Born in Imatra, Nurminen reached a career high singles ranking of
South Karelia-Port of Lappeenranta
The Port of Lappeenranta (Finnish: Lappeenrannan satama, Swedish: Villmanstrands hamn) is an inland harbour in the city of Lappeenranta, Finland, on the
South Karelia-Ruokolahti Church
Ruokolax kyrka) is the Lutheran church in the town centre of Ruokolahti, in south-eastern Finland, and the main church of the Ruokolahti parish. The church
South Karelia-Äitsaari
center of Ruokolahti and west of Rasila. It is the largest island in South Karelia and is one of the largest inland islands in Finland, with an area of
South Karelia-South Karelian dialects
the Karelian Isthmus and Ingria. However, the South Karelian dialect speakers from the parts of Karelia taken by the Soviet Union were evacuated into
South Karelia-Olonets Karelia
East Karelia, which is part of Russia. Olonets Karelia is located between the other historical regions of Ladoga Karelia, to its west, White Karelia, to
South Karelia-White Karelia
Muyezersky and Segezhsky Districts of the Republic of Karelia to the south. The surface area of White Karelia is approximately 67,000 square kilometres (26,000 sq mi)
South Karelia-Maria Veitola
small municipality of Eno in Finnish province North Karelia but spent her youth in Imatra in South Karelia. After moving to Helsinki in early 1990s she began
South Karelia-Wellbeing services counties of Finland
Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, East Uusimaa, South Karelia, South Savo, Kymenlaakso, North Karelia, Kanta-Häme, Ostrobothnia, Lapland, South Ostrobothnia 69 councillors:
South Karelia-Taavetti
a village and administrative center of the Luumäki municipality in South Karelia, Finland. It has a population of 2,084. It is located along Highway
South Karelia-Karelians (Finns)
living in Finnish Karelia. Karelians speak eastern dialects of the Finnish language: the South Karelian dialects are spoken in South Karelia, while the eastern
South Karelia-List of hospitals in Finland
Oulu University Hospital, Oulu Kymenlaakso Central Hospital, Kotka South Karelia Central Hospital, Lappeenranta Päijänne Tavastia Central Hospital, Lahti
South Karelia-The Tale About Baba-Yaga
"Карельские народные сказки: Южная Карелия" [Karelian Folk Tales: South Karelia]. Leningrad: Издательства Академии наук СССР, 1967. pp. 501-502. "Карельские
South Karelia-Regional anthems of Finland
regional anthems in Finland are Karjalaisten laulu (anthem of North Karelia and South Karelia) and Nälkämaan laulu (anthem of Kainuu). The oldest regional anthem
South Karelia-Matti Mononen
Matti Mononen (born November 25, 1983, in Rautjärvi) is a Finnish pole vaulter. He finished fourth at the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg
South Karelia-Konnunsuo
former municipality of Joutseno, today part of the Lappeenranta in South Karelia, Finland. It is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the Russian
South Karelia-Eino Penttilä
Eino Penttilä (27 August 1906 – 24 November 1982) was a Finnish javelin thrower who won a bronze medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics, behind teammates Matti
South Karelia-Salpa Line
Built-up cultural environments of national importance Virolahti Santasaari South-East part of Santasaari island Built-up cultural environments of national
South Karelia-Finland–Russia border barrier
The Finland–Russia border barrier (Finnish: Itärajan esteaita, Swedish: Gränsstaket vid östgränsen) is an under construction border barrier in Finland
South Karelia-Anna-Kaarina Aalto
represented the Kymi constituency. Aalto was a prominent figure in South Karelia, well-regarded for her medical practice and public service. She was
South Karelia-Saukkonen
higher than national average in the following regions: 1. North Karelia (1:614) 2. South Karelia (1:760) 3. Southern Savonia (1:1,362) 4. Northern Savonia (1:2
South Karelia-Mielikki and Her Nine Sons
antagonist in Karelian variants of tale type 707, especially in tales from South Karelia. In a Karelian tale, "Девять золотых сыновей" ("Nine Golden Sons"),
South Karelia-List of mass shootings in Finland
children with a handgun before killing himself. 1 June 1926 Taavetti South Karelia 3 1 4 Taavetti bank robbery: Two men armed with handguns shot and killed
South Karelia-Huhtiniemi
Huhtiniemi is a neighborhood in the city of Lappeenranta in South-Eastern Finland. It is located 2 kilometers west of the town center on a cape of the
South Karelia-Karelian Proper language
White Karelia and Central Karelia (parts of Olonets Karelia). Karelian Proper is divided into two main dialects, which are Northern Karelian and South Karelian
South Karelia-Continuation War
Commander-in-Chief Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's desire to annex East Karelia. On 22 June 1941, the Axis invaded the Soviet Union. Three days later,
South Karelia-Joutseno
It is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the South Karelia region. The municipality was unilingually Finnish. Joutseno was consolidated
South Karelia-Lemi
the South Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 2,862 (31 December 2023), which make it the smallest municipality in South Karelia in terms
South Karelia-Luumäki
It is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the South Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 4,396 (31 December 2023)
South Karelia-Parikkala
Finland located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the South Karelia region, 97 kilometres (60 mi) from Lappeenranta and 139 kilometres (86 mi)
South Karelia-Rautjärvi
Rautjärvi (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈrɑu̯tˌjærʋi]) is a municipality in the South Karelia region of Finland. The municipality has a population of 3,032 (31 December
South Karelia-Saari, Finland
was located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the South Karelia region. The municipality had a population of 1,411 (2003) and covered
South Karelia-Savitaipale
"clay passage") is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the South Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 3,216 (31 December 2023)
South Karelia-Suomenniemi
was located in the province of Southern Finland and was part of the South Karelia region. The municipality had a population of 763 (31 December 2012)
South Karelia-Taipalsaari
It is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the South Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 4,625 (31 December 2023)
South Karelia-Uukuniemi
was located in the province of Southern Finland and was part of the South Karelia region. The municipality had a population of 516 (2003) and it covered
South Karelia-Ladoga Karelia
of Karelia, currently largely in Russia. Today, the term refers to the part of the Republic of Karelia in the Russian Federation comprising the south-west
South Karelia-List of airports in Finland
Ostrobothnia EFKS KAO Kuusamo Airport Civil 87,752 (0.39%) Lappeenranta South Karelia EFLP LPP Lappeenranta Airport Civil 0 (0.00%) Mariehamn / Jomala Åland
South Karelia-History of Karelia
divided Karelia between the two. Sweden received the southern portion of the Karelian Isthmus and most of South Karelia. The province of Swedish Karelia would
South Karelia-Lappeenranta Airport
Lappeenranta Airport is the oldest airport still in operation in Finland. The Karelia Aviation Museum is in the airport. Flight go on low altitude straight over