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North Karelia-North Karelia
North Karelia (or Northern Karelia, Finnish: Pohjois-Karjala; Swedish: Norra Karelen) is a region in eastern Finland. It borders the regions of Kainuu
North Karelia-Karelia
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
North 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
North Karelia-South Karelia
Savo and North Karelia, as well as Russia (Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast). For history, geography and culture see: Finnish Karelia The coat
North 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
North Karelia-Ladoga Karelia
Ladoga Karelia (Finnish: Laatokan Karjala, Russian: Ладожская Карелия, romanized: Ladožskaja Karelija, Карельское Приладожье, Karelskoje Priladožje or
North Karelia-Municipalities of North Karelia
The 13 municipalities of the North Karelia Region (Finnish: Pohjois-Karjala; Swedish: Norra Karelen) in Finland are divided on three sub-regions: Heinävesi
North 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
North 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
North Karelia-White Karelia
White Karelia (Russian: Беломо́рская Каре́лия, romanized: Belomorskaja Karelija; North Karelian and Finnish: Vienan Karjala or simply Viena; Swedish:
North 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
North Karelia-North Ostrobothnia
regions of Lapland, Kainuu, North Savo, Central Finland and Central Ostrobothnia, as well as the Russian Republic of Karelia. The easternmost corner of
North 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
North Karelia-Finnish military administration in Eastern Karelia
The Finnish military administration in Eastern Karelia was an interim administrative system established in those areas of the Karelo-Finnish Soviet Socialist
North Karelia-Finnish invasion of Ladoga Karelia
The Finnish invasion of Ladoga Karelia was a military campaign carried out by Finland in 1941. It was part of what is commonly referred to as the Continuation
North Karelia-Regions of Finland
Lapland North Ostrobothnia Kainuu North Karelia North Savo South Savo South Ostrobothnia Ostrobothnia Central Ostrobothnia Central Finland Pirkanmaa
North Karelia-North Savo
It borders the regions of South Savo, Central Finland, North Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, and North Karelia. Kuopio is the largest city in the region and Lake
North Karelia-Finnish Army
(Finnish: Lapin Ryhmä) in Salla and Petsamo North Karelian Group (Finnish: Pohjois-Karjalan Ryhmä) in North Karelia 6th Division (Southern Finland) 9th
North 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
North Karelia-Olonets Karelia
Olonets Karelia (Finnish: Aunuksen Karjala, shortened. Aunus; Karelian: Anuksen Karjala, shortened. Anus; Russian: Олонецкая Карелия, romanized: Olonetskaja
North 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
North 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
North Karelia-Pielinen Karelia
Pielinen Karelia is a subdivision of North Karelia and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. Results of the 2018 Finnish presidential election:
North Karelia-Karelian Proper language
Karelian. The terms North and South Karelian are often avoided to avoid conflict with the Regions of Finland; North Karelia and South Karelia. Karelian Proper
North Karelia-Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Finnish: Karelia-ammattikorkeakoulu), until 2013 North Karelia University of Applied Sciences, is an institution
North Karelia-North Karelia Brigade
North Karelia Brigade (Finnish: Pohjois-Karjalan prikaati, PKarPr) is a former Finnish Army unit that was situated in Kontioranta, Kontiolahti. The brigade
North Karelia-Republic of Uhtua
about Karelia becoming its own state emerged in 1906, when on 3 August, the Union of White Karelians [ru] was created in Tampere, Grand Duchy of Finland. In
North 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
North Karelia-Viena expedition
(Finnish: Vienan retkikunta, Swedish: Vienaexpeditionen) was a military expedition in March 1918 by Finnish volunteer forces to annex White Karelia (Vienan
North Karelia-Finland in World War II
and sought to annex Russian Karelia, which had a Finnish-speaking majority, despite never having been a part of Finland. After the extinction of the
North Karelia-Winter War
strewn on the ice. North of Lake Ladoga on the Ladoga Karelia front, the defending Finnish units relied on the terrain. Ladoga Karelia, a large forest wilderness
North Karelia-Regions of Eastern Finland
Enonkoski Rantasalmi Savonlinna (Nyslott) Sulkava Municipalities of North Karelia Municipalities of Northern Savonia Municipalities of Southern Savonia
North Karelia-Finland
Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia
North Karelia-Karelian Isthmus
Isthmus itself. The rest of the isthmus was historically a part of Finnish Karelia. This was conquered by the Russian Empire during the Great Northern
North 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
North Karelia-Eastern Finland Province
Eastern Finland State Provincial Office had branch offices in Mikkeli, Joensuu, and Kuopio. Eastern Finland was divided into three regions: North Karelia (Pohjois-Karjala
North Karelia-North Karelia Province
The Province of North Karelia (Finnish: Pohjois-Karjalan lääni, Swedish: Norra Karelens län) was a province of Finland from 1960 to 1997. It was established
North 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
North 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
North Karelia-Karelia (disambiguation)
Ladoga Karelia North Karelia, an administrative region in present-day Finland Central Karelia, subdivision of North Karelia Pielinen Karelia, subdivision
North Karelia-Finnish war children
to rebuild their homes in the re-conquered Karelia returning from the 1940 evacuation of Finnish Karelia. The first surge of evacuees arrived, however
North Karelia-South Savo
Savonia; Finnish: Etelä-Savo; Swedish: Södra Savolax) is a region in the south-east of Finland. It borders the regions of North Savo, North Karelia, South
North 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
North Karelia-North Karelia (parliamentary electoral district)
North Karelia (formerly Kuopio East) was an electoral district represented in the Finnish Eduskunta (parliament). In 2013 it was merged with Northern
North Karelia-Central Karelia
Central Karelia is a subdivision of North Karelia and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. Results of the 2018 Finnish presidential election:
North 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,
North 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
North Karelia-Sortavala
Сортавала; Finnish and Karelian: Sortavala; Swedish: Sordavala), previously known as Serdobol (Сердоболь) until 1918, is a town in the Republic of Karelia, Russia
North Karelia-Fennoscandia
and Kola peninsulas, mainland Finland, and Karelia. Administratively, this roughly encompasses the mainlands of Finland, Norway and Sweden, as well as
North 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
North Karelia-Wellbeing services counties of Finland
wellbeing services county Central Finland wellbeing services county North Savo wellbeing services county North Karelia wellbeing services county South Savo
North Karelia-Sub-regions of Finland
Kajaani sub-region Kehys-Kainuu Central Karelia Joensuu sub-region Pielinen Karelia Inner Savonia Kuopio sub-region North Eastern Savonia Upper Savonia Varkaus
North 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
North 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
North Karelia-Karelo-Finnish Laika
were considered one breed and were common across the Karelia region of eastern Finland and north-western Russia. The events of the Russian Revolution
North Karelia-Sphecodes albilabris
Pradesh); north to 60 ° N in Norway (Hønefoss), 62.5 ° N in Sweden (Västernorrland), 63.5 ° N in Finland (North Karelia), in Russia to Karelia and Kirov;
North Karelia-Treaty of Tartu (Finland–Russia)
the border between Finland and Soviet Russia after the Finnish Civil War and Finnish volunteer expeditions in Russian East Karelia that resulted in annexation
North 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
North Karelia-En resa i Finland
motifs are primarily from the coastal regions of southern Finland as well as Tavastia, Karelia and Savonia. The intention was to publish additional booklets
North Karelia-Electoral districts of Finland
Southeast Finland; similarly, the electoral districts of North Savo and North Karelia were united to form the electoral district of Savo-Karelia. The number
North Karelia-Karelian pasty
originating from the region of Karelia. They are eaten throughout Finland as well as in adjacent areas such as Estonia and Russian Karelia. The oldest traditional
North Karelia-Selkie, Finland
Kontiolahti in North Karelia, Finland. It has a population of about 300. Tero Mustonen, environmental leader and head of the village "Selkie: Finland". Geographical
North Karelia-Postage stamps and postal history of Karelia
moved to the village of Voknavolok and further to Finland. In fact, lost control of North Karelia in late June 1920. During the 1922 rebellion, the Karelians
North Karelia-Borders of Russia
countries. Republic of Karelia Russia Arkhangelsk Oblast Vologda Oblast Leningrad Oblast Murmansk Oblast Finland Kainuu Lapland North Karelia Northern Ostrobothnia
North Karelia-North Karelia Central Hospital
The North Karelia Central Hospital (Finnish: Pohjois-Karjalan keskussairaala) is a hospital located in the city of Joensuu in North Karelia, Finland. It
North Karelia-Northern Karelian language
Karelian is mostly spoken in White Karelia in Russia, and is spoken in Hietajärvi [fi], Kuivajärvi [fi] and Kuhmo in Finland. Northern Karelian is the most
North Karelia-Värtsilä, Finland
Vyartsilya. Värtsilä was located in the province of Eastern Finland and was part of the North Karelia region. The municipality had a population of 660 (2005)
North 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
North 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
North Karelia-Joensuu sub-region
sub-region is a subdivision of North Karelia and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. Results of the 2018 Finnish presidential election: Sauli
North Karelia-Petrozavodsk
(Russian: Петрозаводск; Karelian, Vepsian and Finnish: Petroskoi) is the capital city of the Republic of Karelia, Russia, which stretches along the western
North Karelia-Tohmajärvi Church
of the Tohmajärvi municipality in North Karelia, Finland. The building is the oldest wooden church in North Karelia. The construction of the church started
North Karelia-Kingdom of Finland (1918)
of Finland, during the 19th century. Member of parliament Gustaf Arokallio suggested the monarchical designation "Karl I, King of Finland and Karelia, Duke
North Karelia-Eno, Finland
former municipality of Finland, now part of Joensuu. It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia region. The municipality
North Karelia-Savo-Karelia (parliamentary electoral district)
Finland. The district was established in 2013 by the merger of North Karelia and North Savo districts. It is conterminous with the regions of North Karelia
North Karelia-Finnish Operation of the NKVD
victims of the Great Purge in Karelia. Mass graves of Finnish victims are located in Sandarmokh and Krasny Bor. Outside of Karelia, especially the Murmansk
North Karelia-Lapland (Finland)
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 crosses
North Karelia-Regional anthems of Finland
of Finland's historical provinces and current regions. The best known regional anthems in Finland are Karjalaisten laulu (anthem of North Karelia and
North Karelia-Savonian dialects
region (in both North and South Savo), but also in North Karelia, parts of Päijät-Häme, Central Finland, Kainuu, Koillismaa district of Northern Ostrobothnia
North Karelia-Kesälahti
municipality of Finland. It was consolidated with Kitee on 1 January 2013. It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia region
North Karelia-Iivo Ahava
a Karelian-born Finnish military officer and nationalist who supported the idea of an independent East Karelia. In the 1918 Finnish Civil War, Ahava
North Karelia-Porosozero
Поросо́зеро; Karelian: Porarvi; Finnish: Porajärvi) is a rural locality (a settlement) in Suoyarvsky District of the Republic of Karelia, located along the Suna
North 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
North Karelia-Finnic incantations
spells were collected from Finland and Karelia and published in the series Suomen Kansan Vanhat Runot.: 82 In western Finland, as widely in European charm
North Karelia-Tohmajärvi
Tohmajärvi (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈtohmɑˌjærʋi]) is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. The municipality has a population
North Karelia-Finnish mythology
list of purported deities of the Häme (in Swedish, Tavastia) and Karjala (Karelia). It detailed twelve deities in each region with their supposed functions
North Karelia-Finnish famine of 1866–1868
mortality. The worst-hit areas were Satakunta, Tavastia, Ostrobothnia, and North Karelia. Parts of the country had suffered poor harvests in previous years,
North Karelia-Lake Virmayarvi
District, Republic of Karelia). It is located 19 km (12 mi) east of the village of Hattuvaara. The easternmost point of Finland and of the Schengen Area
North Karelia-Household pennant
Pennant of Åland Pennant of Central Finland Pennant of Central Ostrobothnia Pennant of Kainuu Pennant of Karelia Pennant of Kymenlaakso Pennant of Lapland
North 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
North 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
North 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
North 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
North Karelia-Sweden–Finland
however, "Finland" usually referred to the provinces of Finland Proper and Satakunta, not to Tavastia or Karelia. History of Sweden History of Finland History
North Karelia-Red Guards (Finland)
Whites seized on 21 February. In the Ostrobothnia, Central Finland, Savonia and North Karelia regions most Reds were captured, but in Lapland many were
North 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
North Karelia-Lappeenranta
Lappeenranta (Finnish: [ˈlɑpːeːnˌrɑntɑ]; Swedish: Villmanstrand) is a city in Finland and the regional capital of South Karelia. It is located in the
North Karelia-Finnish cuisine
mushrooms. Evacuees from Karelia contributed to foods in other parts of Finland in the aftermath of the Continuation War. Finnish foods often use wholemeal
North Karelia-Kainuu
of the 19 regions of Finland (maakunta / landskap). Kainuu borders the regions of North Ostrobothnia, North Savo and North Karelia. In the east, it also
North Karelia-Battle of Kollaa
1940, in Ladoga Karelia, Finland, as a part of the Soviet-Finnish Winter War. After a string of defeats incurred by the 26th Finnish regiment, the 24th
North 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
North 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
North 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
North 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
North Karelia-Rääkkylä
the North Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 1,902 (31 December 2023), which make it the smallest municipality in North Karelia in terms
North Karelia-Krista Mikkonen
(present day University of Eastern Finland) in North Karelia in 2003. Mikkonen was elected as a Member of the Finnish Parliament in the 2015 parliamentary
North Karelia-Russians in Finland
Occupied Soviet Karelia" (PDF). National Archives of Finland. Retrieved 25 October 2020. "VENÄLÄISET JA VENÄLÄINEN KULTTUURI SUOMESSA". Finnish Foreign Ministry
North Karelia-Kitee
(Finnish: [ˈkiteː]; Swedish: Kides) is a town and a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North
North 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
North Karelia-University of Eastern Finland
Eastern Finland (Finnish: Itä-Suomen yliopisto) is a university in Finland founded in 2010 with campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio. The Finnish Parliament
North Karelia-Murmansk Legion
annex White Karelia from Bolshevist Russia. British Royal Marines had invaded Murmansk at the same time to prevent the Germans and their Finnish White Guard
North Karelia-Ievan polkka
in 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
North Karelia-Pasi Välimäki
Operations, Regional Command North HQ, ISAF in Afghanistan. In 2017, Välimäki was appointed as the Commander of Karelia Brigade, where he served until
North Karelia-Blue Highway (tourist route)
Swedish: Blå vägen, Finnish: Sininen tie, Russian: Голубая дорога) is an international tourist route from Norway via Sweden and Finland to Russia. The Blue
North Karelia-Koli, Finland
Koli is a hill by the lake Pielinen in municipality of Lieksa in eastern Finland. It mainly consists of white quartzite, and its summit has large treeless
North Karelia-Finnish Civil War
objective was to defeat the Finnish Reds; end the influence of Bolshevist Russia in Finland and expand Finnish territory to East Karelia, a geopolitically significant
North Karelia-Telephone numbers in Finland
All of Finland, including Åland, has the same country code, +358. Finland's numbering plan was reorganised in 1996, with the number of area codes being
North Karelia-Finnic paganism
Finnic paganism was the indigenous pagan religion in Finland, Karelia, Ingria and Estonia prior to Christianisation, the religion was native to the Baltic
North Karelia-Kustaa Rovio
Samira (2022-05-30). Building That Bright Future: Soviet Karelia in the Life Writing of Finnish North Americans. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 978-1-4875-3093-8
North 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
North 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)
North 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
North Karelia-Pro-independence movements in the Russian Civil War
Urals North European Russia North Ingria Committee of Uhtua Republic of Uhtua Provisional Government of White Karelia Provisional Government of Karelia Olonets
North 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
North 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
North Karelia-Karelian pony
лошадь Karel'skaya loshad) is a pony native to Karelia, a region of northern Europe between the Gulf of Finland and the White Sea. Approximately 1.40 m tall
North Karelia-Murmansk Oblast
of Karelia to the south, as well is bordered internationally by Finland to the west and Norway to the northwest and the Barents Sea lies to the north and
North Karelia-Vladimir Stepanov (politician)
Republic. He was one of the initiators of the Soviet-Finnish Kostomuksha mine project in the north of Karelia. From 1984 Stepanov served as the first secretary
North 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
North Karelia-Lyytikäinen
Karelia (1:963) 3. Northern Savonia (1:1,217) 4. Kymenlaakso (1:2,163) 5. Päijänne Tavastia (1:2,190) 6. North Karelia (1:2,766) 7. Central Finland (1:2
North Karelia-List of wars involving Finland
history of Finland List of Finnish treaties Early Finnish wars History of Finland List of Swedish wars Finland Guard Regiment National Archive Finnish detailed
North Karelia-Vaara-Suomi
North Karelia ("Hills of Karelia") to Kainuu and Koillismaa ("Hill Country of Kainuu and Kuusamo"), north of the Finnish Lakeland. Through North Karelia runs
North Karelia-Finnish language
languages spoken around the Baltic Sea and in Russia's Republic of Karelia. Finnish demonstrates an affiliation with other Uralic languages (such as Hungarian)
North 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
North Karelia-Liperi
Liperi (Swedish: Libelits) is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. Liperi is a community of 11,969 (31 December 2023)
North 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
North Karelia-Battle of Ilomantsi
Ilomantsi, in North Karelia. The battle ended with a Finnish victory—the last major Soviet attack against Finland was stopped here. Finnish forces in the
North Karelia-Outokumpu, Finland
Outokumpu is a town and municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region, 48 kilometres (30 mi) west of Joensuu and 92 kilometres (57 mi)
North Karelia-Koitere
Koitere is a rather large lake in Ilomantsi, North Karelia, Finland. The lake, which sports 451 islands and many beaches, is located in the middle of wilderness
North 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
North Karelia-Dan Buettner
100: Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix. In 2008, inspired by Finland's North Karelia Project,[third-party source needed] Buettner designed a plan to
North Karelia-Ingria
were mostly due to voluntary resettlements by Finns from Savonia and Finnish Karelia (mostly from Äyräpää). The proportion of Lutheran Finns in Ingria (Ingrian
North Karelia-Punamusta
largest printing companies in Finland. It is part of Pohjois-Karjalan Kirjapaino Plc. group headquartered in North Karelia, which also includes several
North Karelia-Pyykkö
(1:96,537). In Finland, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:3,358) in the following regions: 1. North Karelia (1:546) 2. Päijänne
North 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
North Karelia-Petkeljärvi National Park
Petkeljärvi National Park (Finnish: Petkeljärven kansallispuisto) is a national park in Ilomantsi in the North Karelia region of Finland. It was established
North Karelia-Simo Häyhä
from where it was transferred to the Finnish Military Museum's collection after the dissolution of the North Karelia Brigade in 2013. Shortly after the
North Karelia-Jouhikko
The jouhikko (Finnish: [ˈjou̯hikːo]) is a traditional, two- or three-stringed bowed lyre, from Finland and Karelia. Its strings are traditionally of horsehair
North 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
North Karelia-Operation Barbarossa
Petrozavodsk, the capital city of the Karelo-Finnish SSR, fell on 1 October. From there the Army of Karelia moved north along the shores of Lake Onega to secure
North 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
North Karelia-Juuka
Juuka (Finnish: [ˈjuːkɑ]; Swedish: Juga) is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. The municipality has a population of
North Karelia-Kiihtelysvaara
It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia region. The municipality had a population of 2,681 (2003) and covered
North 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
North Karelia-Sairanen
Tavastia (1:3,094) North Karelia (1:3,218) Southwest Finland (1:3,276) Kymenlaakso (1:3,488) Seppo Sairanen (born 1952), Finnish football manager and
North Karelia-Finnish heritage disease
natives of Finland and Northern Sweden (Meänmaa) and Northwest Russia (Karelia and Ingria). There are 36 rare diseases regarded as Finnish heritage diseases
North Karelia-Kuopio University Hospital
development of biological bypass surgery and gene therapy for heart failure. North Karelia Central Hospital Urgent Medical Care and Emergency Services - Kuopio
North Karelia-Valtimo
former municipality of Finland. It was merged with the town of Nurmes on 1 January 2020. It was located in the North Karelia region. In 2019, the municipality
North 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
North Karelia-Mehtimäki Ice Hall
PKS Areena is an indoor arena located in Joensuu, Finland. It is the home arena for Joensuun Kiekko-Pojat of the Mestis and Joensuun Kataja's synchronized
North Karelia-Hanna Räsänen
in Outokumpu) is a Finnish politician currently serving in the Parliament of Finland for the Centre Party at the Savonia-Karelia constituency. Eduskunta
North Karelia-Hannu Hoskonen
in Ilomantsi) is a Finnish politician currently serving in the Parliament of Finland for the Centre Party at the Savonia-Karelia constituency. Eduskunta
North Karelia-Jaatinen
of Canada. In Finland, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:2,099) in the following regions: 1. North Karelia (1:839) 2. Southern
North Karelia-Janis Kravis
creatives that introduced Marimekko textiles and contemporary Finnish designs to central Canada. Karelia has been noted as “the city’s entry point for the anti-drab
North Karelia-Patvinsuo National Park
Patvinsuo National Park (Finnish: Patvinsuon kansallispuisto) is a national park in the North Karelia region of Finland, in the municipalities of Lieksa
North Karelia-Pyhäselkä
of Finland, now part of Joensuu. It seat was located in Hammaslahti. Pyhäselkä is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia
North Karelia-Nurmes
Nurmes is a town and municipality of Finland, located in the county of North Karelia. The town has a population of 9,130 (31 December 2023) and covers
North Karelia-Pankajärvi
catchment area. It is located in the North Karelia region, in the municipality of Lieksa in Finland. List of lakes in Finland Pankajärvi in the Jarviwiki Web
North Karelia-Sutinen
3. 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
North Karelia-Lake Yanisyarvi
Lake Yanisyarvi (Russian: Янисъярви; Finnish: Jänisjärvi) is a lake in the Republic of Karelia, Russia, located north of and draining to Lake Ladoga. The
North Karelia-1866 Finnish typhus epidemic
particularly badly hit were Eno, Ilomantsi, Pielisjärvi and Rautavaara in North Karelia, and Ostrobothnia, Satakunta and Häme. Ulla Piela, 'Loitsut 1800-luvun
North 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
North Karelia-Koli National Park
(Finnish: Kolin kansallispuisto) is a national park in the municipalities of Joensuu, Lieksa and Kontiolahti in the North Karelia region of Finland. It
North 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
North Karelia-Matti Aarnio
Regiment. His regiment successfully participated in the Finnish reconquest of Ladoga Karelia in 1941. In December 1941, Aarnio was transferred to command
North 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
North Karelia-Finns
Eastern Karelia: Finnish Karelians (karjalaiset); Karelian dialects of Finnish are distinct from the Karelian language spoken in Russia, and most of North Karelia
North Karelia-Joensuu Airport
Joensuu Airport (IATA: JOE, ICAO: EFJO) is an airport in Liperi, Finland, about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of the city centre of Joensuu. The airport
North Karelia-Ostrobothnia (historical province)
western and northern part of modern Finland (which was then the eastern half of Sweden). It is bounded by Karelia, Savonia, Tavastia and Satakunta in
North Karelia-Maanselkä
northeastern Finland, in the eastern parts of North Ostrobothnia and Lapland, by the Russian border. In Russia the southern part of the range is in Karelia and
North 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
North 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
North Karelia-Ilomantsi
Swedish: Ilomants) is municipality and a village of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 4,406 (31
North Karelia-North Karelian Museum
city of Joensuu and its surrounding Karelia region. The museum has a permanent exhibition about the history of Karelia and several changing exhibitions during
North Karelia-Polvijärvi
Polvijärvi (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈpolʋiˌjærʋi]; literally "knee lake") is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. The
North Karelia-Eno railway station
Eno railway station is situated in Eno, North Karelia, Finland. This rural station is the first stop north of Joensuu station on the VR railway line between
North 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
North Karelia-Politics of Finland
Russia, including Karelia, and also Estonia. The Finnish Civil War was part of the First World War. The war was fought between the Finnish Senate, i.e. the
North Karelia-Sámi languages
Finland or in Karelia around 2000–2500 years ago, spreading then to northern Fennoscandia. The language is believed to have expanded west and north into
North 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
North 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
North 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
North 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
North 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
North Karelia-North Russia intervention
S2CID 152050937. Baron, Nick (2007). The King of Karelia: Col. P.J. Woods and the British intervention in North Russia 1918-1919 a history and memoir. London:
North Karelia-Tuupovaara
Tuupovaara (Kovero until 1913) is a former municipality of Finland, located in the province of North Karelia. It was consolidated, together with Kiihtelysvaara
North Karelia-Kitee Airfield
ICAO: EFIT) is an aerodrome in Kitee, Finland. List of airports in Finland "Kitee, Finland – EFIT". VFR Suomi / Finland. Vantaa: Finavia. 18 November 2010
North 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
North Karelia-Karjalainen (newspaper)
Karjalainen is a daily newspaper published in North Karelia, Finland. Being founded in 1874 it is the third oldest newspaper in the country. The newspaper
North Karelia-Finland
Finland contains 40 national parks (such as Koli National Park in North Karelia), from the Southern shores of the Gulf of Finland to the high fells
North Karelia-Geography of Finland
Ostrobothnia) July: +37.2 °C (99.0 °F) (July 29, 2010, Joensuu Airport, Liperi, North Karelia) August: +33.8 °C (92.8 °F) (August 7, 2010, Heinola, Päijänne Tavastia
North 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
North Karelia-List of flags of Finland
5.2018. A further ceremony was held in the Häme Castle on 4.2.2019. North Karelia 1997–present A red flag featuring two armored arms from the regional
North 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
North Karelia-Joensuu railway station
station (in Finnish: Joensuun rautatieasema) is located in Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland. The station was opened in 1894. The station is served by passenger
North Karelia-University of Eastern Finland
The University of Eastern Finland (Finnish: Itä-Suomen yliopisto) is a university in Finland founded in 2010 with campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio. The Finnish
North Karelia-Eno railway station
Eno railway station is situated in Eno, North Karelia, Finland. This rural station is the first stop north of Joensuu station on the VR railway line between
North Karelia-Hannu Kapanen
Hannu Mauri Antero Kapanen (born March 13, 1951, in Kontiolahti, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played
North Karelia-Miss Finland
Runner-up 1995 North Karelia Kitee Heli Pirhonen Unplaced 1994 North Karelia Tohmajärvi Henna Meriläinen Unplaced 1993 North Karelia Nurmes Tarja Smura
North Karelia-Timo Turunen
Timo Mikko Juhani Turunen (born April 8, 1948 in Kuusjärvi, Finland) is a Finnish retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He
North Karelia-Red Guards (Finland)
occupied town in the north was Varkaus, which the Whites seized on 21 February. In the Ostrobothnia, Central Finland, Savonia and North Karelia regions most Reds
North Karelia-Lake Virmayarvi
(Ilomantsi municipality) and Russia (Suoyarvsky District, Republic of Karelia). It is located 19 km (12 mi) east of the village of Hattuvaara. The easternmost
North Karelia-Telephone numbers in Finland
013 North Karelia (Pohjois-Karjala / Norra Karelen) 014 Central Finland (Keski-Suomi / Mellersta Finland) 015 Mikkeli (Mikkeli / S:t Michel) 016 Lapland
North Karelia-Koitere
Koitere is a rather large lake in Ilomantsi, North Karelia, Finland. The lake, which sports 451 islands and many beaches, is located in the middle of
North Karelia-Riitta Myller
Riitta Myller (born 12 July 1956 in Joensuu, North Karelia) is a Finnish politician and former Member of the European Parliament (MEP). She is a member
North Karelia-North Karelia Brigade
North Karelia Brigade (Finnish: Pohjois-Karjalan prikaati, PKarPr) is a former Finnish Army unit that was situated in Kontioranta, Kontiolahti. The brigade
North Karelia-Coat of arms of the Province of Karelia
province 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
North Karelia-Rafting
Rafting on the Neitikoski Rapids in Lieksa, North Karelia, Finland
North Karelia-Leevi and the Leavings
oppressive small town atmosphere. Other hits include "Pohjois-Karjala" ("North Karelia"), and "Vasara ja nauloja" ("Hammer and Nails"). The instrumental "Tuhannen
North Karelia-Pielisjoki
draining into Lake Saimaa. The river connects the two largest lakes in North Karelia, Pielinen and Pyhäselkä (part of Greater Saimaa). The city of Joensuu
North Karelia-Ilosaarirock
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ilosaarirock. Official website Karelia Rocks!, Moving Hands Music Magazine Archived 27 June 2007 at the Wayback
North Karelia-Borders of Russia
countries. Republic of Karelia Russia Arkhangelsk Oblast Vologda Oblast Leningrad Oblast Murmansk Oblast Finland Kainuu Lapland North Karelia Northern Ostrobothnia
North Karelia-Antti Puhakka
1893) was a Finnish national romantic poet from Kontiolahti in Finnish Karelia. He was known for using Kalevala meter in his poems. Puhakka was illiterate
North Karelia-Barents Region
Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, and North Karelia in Finland; and Murmansk Oblast, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Komi Republic, Republic of Karelia, and Nenets Autonomous Okrug
North Karelia-Climate of Finland
the north to fall as snow. Precipitation in the south amounts to about 600 to 700 millimetres (23.6 to 27.6 in) annually. Like that of the north, it occurs
North Karelia-Wärtsilä
world. Wärtsilä was established when the governor of the county of North Karelia approved the construction of a sawmill in the municipality of Tohmajärvi
North Karelia-Jamali
Khorasan, a village in South Khorasan Province, Iran Jamali, North Karelia, a village in North Karelia Province, Finland Jamali (tribe), a Baloch tribe of Pakistan
North Karelia-North Karelia Province
The Province of North Karelia (Finnish: Pohjois-Karjalan lääni, Swedish: Norra Karelens län) was a province of Finland from 1960 to 1997. It was established
North Karelia-Kataja BC
Kataja Basket Club is a professional basketball club of sports club Kataja from Joensuu, Finland. The team plays in the Korisliiga, the highest tier of
North 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
North Karelia-Heikki Hirvonen
Heikki Hirvonen (8 February 1895 in Rääkkylä – 19 August 1973 in Rääkkylä) was a Finnish biathlete who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics. He was born
North Karelia-Provinces of Finland
Turku and Pori, 2: Uusimaa, 3: Häme, 4: Vaasa, 5: Kymi, 6: Mikkeli, 7: Central Finland, 8: Kuopio, 9: North Karelia, 10: Oulu, 11: Lapland, 12: Åland
North 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
North Karelia-Rauni-Leena Luukanen-Kilde
Rauni-Leena Tellervo Luukanen-Kilde née Valve (15 November 1939 – 8 February 2015) was a Finnish physician who wrote and lectured on parapsychology, ufology
North 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
North Karelia-Eastern Finland Province
Joensuu, and Kuopio. Eastern Finland was divided into three regions: North Karelia (Pohjois-Karjala / Norra Karelen) Northern Savonia (Pohjois-Savo / Norra
North Karelia-Kyösti Laasonen
Kyösti Kalevi Laasonen (born 27 September 1945) is an archer from Finland, who was born in Kitee, Finland. Laasonen competed for Finland in the 1972 Summer
North Karelia-Veijo Tahvanainen
Veijo Tahvanainen (born 27 September 1938 in Ilomantsi) is a Finnish orienteering competitor. He received a silver medal in the relay event and finished
North Karelia-2007–08 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 1
The 2007–08 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 1 was the opening event of the season and was held in Kontiolahti, Finland, from November 29 until December
North Karelia-Regions of Finland
administration of conscription within the region. Lapland North Ostrobothnia Kainuu North Karelia North Savo South Savo South Ostrobothnia Ostrobothnia
North Karelia-National park
and condition of the North American Indians: written during eight years' travel amongst the wildest tribes of Indians in North America in 1832, 33, 34
North Karelia-Lauri Dalla Valle
Lauri Dalla Valle (born 14 September 1991) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played as a striker. After playing youth football for JIPPO
North Karelia-Pielinen
substances. Pielinen Lake is in the northernmost part of Finnish Karelia in the region of North Karelia. It is adjacent to Koli National Park, known for its scenic
North Karelia-Heikki Turunen
a Finnish author who lives in Joensuu. He was born in Pielisjärvi, North Karelia, and grew up with his six sisters in a farming family. In 1964 he got
North Karelia-Karelia (disambiguation)
Ladoga Karelia North Karelia, an administrative region in present-day Finland Central Karelia, subdivision of North Karelia Pielinen Karelia, subdivision
North Karelia-FC Karelia-Discovery Petrozavodsk
1992 — «Karelia» 1992 — «Karelia-Asmaral» 1993 — 1994 — «EDCI» 1996 — «Karelia-EDCI» 2001 — 2002 — «Karelia» 2003 — «United Russia — Karelia» 2003, 2006 —
North Karelia-Finnish forest reindeer
northwestern Russia. They are found primarily in Russian Karelia and the provinces of North Karelia, Savonia and Kainuu in Finland, though some range into
North Karelia-Mehtimäki Ice Hall
PKS Areena is an indoor arena located in Joensuu, Finland. It is the home arena for Joensuun Kiekko-Pojat of the Mestis and Joensuun Kataja's synchronized
North Karelia-Freshwater seal
a large freshwater lake in the regions of South Savo, South Karelia, and North Karelia in Finland. Current estimates place the size of the population
North 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
North Karelia-Kitee Airfield
Kitee Airfield (IATA: KTQ, ICAO: EFIT) is an aerodrome in Kitee, Finland. List of airports in Finland "Kitee, Finland – EFIT". VFR Suomi / Finland. Vantaa:
North Karelia-Lieksa-Nurmes Airfield
Lieksa-Nurmes Airfield is an airfield in Lieksa, Finland, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Nurmes town centre and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest
North Karelia-Savonian dialects
above). They are spoken in the Savonia region (in both North and South Savo), but also in North Karelia, parts of Päijät-Häme, Central Finland, Kainuu, Koillismaa
North Karelia-2009–10 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 7
The 2009–10 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 7 was the seventh event of the season and was held in Kontiolahti, Finland from Friday, March 12 until Sunday
North Karelia-Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Finnish: Karelia-ammattikorkeakoulu), until 2013 North Karelia University of Applied Sciences, is an institution
North Karelia-2011 Finnish parliamentary election
support was highest in Uusimaa with 28.4% of the votes and lowest in North Karelia with 10.5% of the votes. Although the SDP's number of seats was lower
North Karelia-Kangasvesi
medium-sized lake in the Vuoksi main catchment area. It is located in the North Karelia region, in the municipality of Kontiolahti. List of lakes in Finland
North Karelia-Pieni-Onkamo
in the Vuoksi main catchment area in Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. The lake is separated from another lake Suuri-Onkamo with nice
North Karelia-Kiteenjärvi
Kiteenjärvi is a medium-sized lake in North Karelia region in Finland. List of lakes in Finland Kiteenjärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-02
North Karelia-Kari Haakana
Kari Haakana (born November 8, 1973, in Outokumpu, Finland) is a former ice hockey defenceman. He spent the majority of his career in Scandinavia, with
North Karelia-Joensuun Palloseura
Association was founded. In the 1940s, JoPS was the leading bandy club of North Karelia. The team rose to the Premier Division in 1940 and remained in the highest
North Karelia-Saimaa
Saimaa (/ˈsaɪmɑː/ SY-mah, Finnish: [ˈsɑi̯mɑː]; Swedish: Saimen) is a lake located in the Finnish Lakeland area in southeastern Finland. At approximately
North Karelia-Kitee Zoo
Kitee Zoo, located in Kitee, Finland is the fourth biggest zoo in the country. It was opened in 1996[citation needed] and has over 50 animal species. There
North Karelia-SC Riverball
Soccer Club Riverball is a football club from Joensuu in Finland. The club was formed in 2006 and their home ground is at Koillispuisto field. The men's
North Karelia-Lieksan Hurtat
Lieksan Hurtat is an ice hockey team from Lieksa, Finland, playing in the Suomi-sarja league. It plays its home matches in Lieksan jäähalli. Official website
North Karelia-Sword
Two arms holding swords in the coat of arms of North Karelia
North Karelia-Lehmon Pallo-77
Lehmon Pallo-77 (abbreviated LehPa) is a football club from Lehmo, Kontiolahti in Eastern Finland. The club was formed in 1977 and at one time was also
North Karelia-Postage stamps and postal history of Karelia
Karelia has appeared in philately several times; first as a breakaway republic from Soviet Russia in 1922, later when Eastern Karelia was occupied by
North 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
North Karelia-Pielisensuu Church
bells were removed from a church in Pälkjärvi, a Finnish-speaking part of Karelia which the Soviet Union had annexed in 1944. Pielisensuu Church was renovated
North 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
North Karelia-Finnish Army
(Finnish: Lapin Ryhmä) in Salla and Petsamo North Karelian Group (Finnish: Pohjois-Karjalan Ryhmä) in North Karelia 6th Division (Southern Finland) 9th Division
North Karelia-Matti Koistinen
Matti Koistinen (born January 18, 1986) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who played with JYP Jyväskylä in the SM-liiga during the 2010-11 season
North Karelia-Central Karelia
Central Karelia is a subdivision of North Karelia and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. Results of the 2018 Finnish presidential election:
North Karelia-Pielinen Karelia
Pielinen Karelia is a subdivision of North Karelia and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. Results of the 2018 Finnish presidential election:
North Karelia-Joensuu sub-region
Joensuu sub-region is a subdivision of North Karelia and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. Results of the 2018 Finnish presidential election:
North Karelia-Winter War
strewn on the ice. North of Lake Ladoga on the Ladoga Karelia front, the defending Finnish units relied on the terrain. Ladoga Karelia, a large forest wilderness
North Karelia-SPL Karjalan piiri
(Karelia Football Association) is a former district organisation of the Football Association of Finland. It administered football in the North Karelia
North Karelia-2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 8
The 2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 8 will be held in Kontiolahti, Finland, from 10 February until 12 February 2012. Best performance for all time
North Karelia-Koli National Park
park in the municipalities of Joensuu, Lieksa and Kontiolahti in the North Karelia region of Finland. It covers 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) of forested
North Karelia-Risto Mustonen
Risto Mustonen (24 April 1875 – 3 March 1941) was a Finnish wrestler. He was born in Lieksa. He competed in the featherweight event at the 1912 Summer
North Karelia-Regional State Administrative Agency for Eastern Finland
North Karelia (Pohjois-Karjala/Norra Karelen) Northern Savonia (Pohjois-Savo/Norra Savolax) Southern Savonia (Etelä-Savo/Södra Savolax)
North Karelia-Koistinen Kantele
dulcimer and zither family native to Finland. Located in Rääkkylä, North Karelia, Finland, its current CEO is Hannu Koistinen, and it is a family business
North Karelia-Karjalan Rugby Joensuu
Karjalan Rugby Joensuu is a Finnish rugby union club in Joensuu, Northern Karelia, and was founded in 2011. They are currently competing in the nation's
North Karelia-North Karelia (parliamentary electoral district)
Savonia-Karelia electoral district. It covered the administrative region of North Karelia, with a population of 169,722 (as of 2002[update]). North Karelia elected
North Karelia-Health in All Policies
Finland. The North Karelia Project, launched in 1972, aimed to reduce the impact of coronary heart disease in the Finnish region of North Karelia by engaging
North Karelia-Vaikkojoki
is a 50-kilometre (31 mi) long river, which is in provinces of Northern Karelia and Northern Savonia. The waters of Vaikkojoki River flows from Lake Vaikkojärvi
North Karelia-Algot Untola
Algot Untola (28 November 1868 – 21 May 1918) was a Finnish writer and journalist. Untola was born in Tohmajärvi, to the Tietäväinen family, and his real
North Karelia-List of Christian monasteries in Finland
Monastery (Pahkalammen luostari) in Pahkalammi, Vuottoniemi, in Ilomantsi, North Karelia; founded 1798 by Marki Alexandrov for monks and also later nuns of the
North Karelia-Janne Suokonautio
Janne Suokonautio (born 20 May 1968) is a Finnish former footballer. He played 12 seasons in the Finnish premier division Veikkausliiga for HJK, PPT, Kumu
North Karelia-Oona Sormunen
Oona Anniina Sormunen (born 2 August 1989 in Kitee, Finland) is a Finnish javelin thrower. She has represented Finland in 2010 and 2012 European Championships
North Karelia-Simo Häyhä
the Finnish Military Museum's collection after the dissolution of the North Karelia Brigade in 2013. Shortly after the Winter War, on 28 August 1940, Finnish
North Karelia-Karelians
Karelians mostly live in the Republic of Karelia, where they are the designated ethnic group, and in other adjacent north-western parts of the country. They
North Karelia-National landscapes of Finland
Imatrankoski Imatra Karelia South Karelia 61°10′10″N 28°46′26″E / 61.169409°N 28.773837°E / 61.169409; 28.773837 Koli Lieksa Karelia North Karelia 63°05′36″N
North Karelia-2013–14 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 8
The 2013–14 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 8 was held in Kontiolahti, Finland, from March 13 until March 16, 2014. A planned mixed relay event was cancelled
North 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
North Karelia-Republic of Uhtua
Republic of Uhtua, also Provisional Government of Karelia, officially called the Republic of East Karelia was an unrecognized state that existed from 1919
North Karelia-Flags of Europe
flags List of flags of Montenegro List of flags of the Netherlands Flags of North Macedonia List of flags of Norway List of Polish flags List of Portuguese
North Karelia-Savo-Karelia (parliamentary electoral district)
in 2013 by the merger of North Karelia and North Savo districts. It is conterminous with the regions of North Karelia and North Savo. The district currently
North Karelia-Timo Tahvanainen
Timo Tahvanainen (born 26 June 1986) is a Finnish football player currently playing for Kakkonen side JIPPO. Tahvanainen made his debut for Finland on
North Karelia-Lifebuoy
Lifebuoy on a beach Lifebuoy at Tutjuniemi of Saaristo Harbour in Liperi, North Karelia, Finland Personal flotation device – Equipment to help the wearer keep
North 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
North Karelia-Ievan polkka
polka tune. The song is sung in an Eastern Savonian dialect spoken in North Karelia. It is sung from the point of view of a young man, about a woman called
North Karelia-Joensuu Church
Joensuu Church is located in the centre of Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland. The church was built in 1903 and designed by a Finnish church architect Josef
North Karelia-North Karelia
North Karelia (or Northern Karelia, Finnish: Pohjois-Karjala; Swedish: Norra Karelen) is a region in eastern Finland. It borders the regions of Kainuu
North Karelia-Koli, Finland
Koli is a hill by the lake Pielinen in municipality of Lieksa in eastern Finland. It mainly consists of white quartzite, and its summit has large treeless
North Karelia-2016–17 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 8
The 2016–17 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 8 was held from 9 March until 12 March 2017. Initially it was planned to be held in Tyumen, Russia, but IBU
North Karelia-JIPPO
JIPPO is a Finnish football club, based in Joensuu. It plays in the Ykkösliiga, the new second highest level of Finnish football. Jippo plays its home
North Karelia-North Savo
borders the regions of South Savo, Central Finland, North Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, and North Karelia. Kuopio is the largest city in the region and Lake Kallavesi
North Karelia-Battle of Ilomantsi
Finnish-Soviet border, close to the Finnish village of Ilomantsi, in North Karelia. The battle ended with a Finnish victory—the last major Soviet attack
North Karelia-Toivanen
average (1:805) in the following regions: 1. Northern Savonia (1:136) 2. North Karelia (1:214) 3. Kainuu (1:398) 4. Southern Savonia (1:559) Ahti Toivanen
North Karelia-Krista Mikkonen
Savonia-Karelia. She had previously been nominated in three parliamentary elections in 1999, 2007 and 2011 in the constituency of North Karelia. Mikkonen
North Karelia-Antti Aalto (ski jumper)
Antti Aalto (born 2 April 1995) is a Finnish ski jumper. He competed in two events at the 2018 Winter Olympics. His best ever result in a World Cup competition
North Karelia-2017–18 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 7
The 2017–18 Biathlon World Cup – Stage 7 was the 7th event of the season and was held in Kontiolahti, Finland, from 8 March until 11 March 2018. Best performance
North Karelia-Annikka Mutanen
Annikka Mutanen (born 13 April 1965) is a Finnish judoka. She competed in the women's extra-lightweight event at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Evans, Hilary;
North Karelia-South Karelia
Savo and North Karelia, as well as Russia (Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast). For history, geography and culture see: Finnish Karelia The coat
North 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
North 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
North Karelia-NUTS statistical regions of Finland
FI1C3 Kymenlaakso FI1C4 South Karelia FI1C5 North & East Finland FI1D Etelä-Savo FI1D1 Pohjois-Savo FI1D2 North Karelia FI1D3 Kainuu FI1D4 Central Ostrobothnia
North Karelia-Municipalities of North Karelia
The 13 municipalities of the North Karelia Region (Finnish: Pohjois-Karjala; Swedish: Norra Karelen) in Finland are divided on three sub-regions: Heinävesi
North Karelia-Jarmo Kärnä
Jarmo Kalevi Kärnä (born 4 August 1958 in Valtimo) is a retired Finnish long jumper, best known for his bronze medal at the 1992 European Indoor Championships
North Karelia-List of Finnish regions by Human Development Index
Kymenlaakso, South Karelia) 0.931 5 North & East (Southern Savonia, Northern Savonia, North Karelia, Kainuu, Central Ostrobothnia, North Ostrobothnia, Lapland)
North Karelia-Vieki
Vieki is a small village in Finland in the town of Lieksa, North Karelia. It is situated on the northern stand of the lake Viekijärvi. v t e
North Karelia-Seppo Suhonen
Seppo Suhonen (born 26 April 1967) is a Finnish biathlete. He competed in the men's 20 km individual event at the 1992 Winter Olympics. Evans, Hilary;
North Karelia-Antti Sivonen
Antti Sivonen (14 September 1928 – 22 December 2013) was a Finnish cross-country skier. He competed in the men's 50 kilometre event at the 1956 Winter
North Karelia-Use of nigger in proper names
including "Nigger John Ridge", which is now John Ware Ridge. An island in North Karelia named Neekerisaari (lit. 'Nigger Island') had its name removed in 2020
North Karelia-Risto Kiiskinen
Risto Kiiskinen (born 20 July 1956) is a Finnish cross-country skier. He competed in the men's 15 kilometre event at the 1976 Winter Olympics. He also
North Karelia-Sirpa Ryhänen
Sirpa Ryhänen (born 27 November 1966) is a Finnish cross-country skier. She competed in the women's 15 kilometre classical event at the 1992 Winter Olympics
North Karelia-South Savo
in the south-east of Finland. It borders the regions of North Savo, North Karelia, South Karelia, Kymenlaakso, Päijät-Häme, and Central Finland. The total
North Karelia-North Ostrobothnia
regions of Lapland, Kainuu, North Savo, Central Finland and Central Ostrobothnia, as well as the Russian Republic of Karelia. The easternmost corner of
North Karelia-Kauko Heikkinen
Kauko Heikkinen (born 3 March 1938) is a Finnish gymnast. He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics and the 1964 Summer Olympics. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde,
North Karelia-Kainuu
borders the regions of North Ostrobothnia, North Savo and North Karelia. In the east, it also borders Russia (Republic of Karelia). Culturally Kainuu is
North Karelia-Seppo Eskelinen
currently serving in the Parliament of Finland for the Social Democratic Party of Finland at the Savonia-Karelia constituency. Eduskunta profile v t e
North Karelia-Hannu Hoskonen
a Finnish politician currently serving in the Parliament of Finland for the Centre Party at the Savonia-Karelia constituency. Eduskunta profile v t e
North Karelia-Hanna Räsänen
a Finnish politician currently serving in the Parliament of Finland for the Centre Party at the Savonia-Karelia constituency. Eduskunta profile v t e
North Karelia-Jani Hartikainen
Jani Hartikainen (born 16 September 1975) is a Finnish football player who currently plays for the Finnish premiership Veikkausliiga club KuPS in Finland
North Karelia-Anne Lackman
Anne Lackman (born 13 September 1969) is a Finnish backstroke swimmer. She competed in two events at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild;
North Karelia-Kauko Laasonen
Kauko Laasonen (born 8 January 1951) is a Finnish archer. He competed in the men's individual event at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde
North Karelia-Juha Holopainen
Juha Holopainen (born 4 September 1970) is a Finnish freestyle skier. He competed in the men's moguls event at the 1994 Winter Olympics. "Juha Holopainen"
North Karelia-Tauno Lappalainen
Tauno Mikko Lappalainen (10 March 1898 – 25 January 1973) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He was born
North Karelia-Pekka Puska
health research and practice for several decades. He spearheaded the North Karelia Project (as Director and Principal Investigator) for preventing cardiovascular
North Karelia-Finns
Eastern Karelia: Finnish Karelians (karjalaiset); Karelian dialects of Finnish are distinct from the Karelian language spoken in Russia, and most of North Karelia
North Karelia-Pielisjoki Castle
is the North Karelian regional association Pohjois-Karjalan Maakuntaliitto. "Pielisjoen linna" (in Finnish). Regional Council of Northern Karelia. Retrieved
North Karelia-Joensuu Arena
The Joensuu Arena is a large multi-purpose hall and a center for large events in Joensuu, Finland, built primarily for the use of athletes. It is the largest
North Karelia-Joensuu City Hall
The Joensuu City Hall (Finnish: Joensuun kaupungintalo) is a brick building in the center of Joensuu, Finland, designed by Eliel Saarinen and completed
North Karelia-Lari Pesonen
Lari Pesonen (born 28 January 1995) is a Finnish sport shooter, born in Juuka. He represented Finland at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo 2021, competing
North 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
North Karelia-White Karelia
White Karelia (Russian: Беломо́рская Каре́лия, romanized: Belomorskaja Karelija; North Karelian and Finnish: Vienan Karjala or simply Viena; Swedish: Vitahavskarelen)
North 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
North Karelia-Wellbeing services counties of Finland
Central Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, East Uusimaa, South Karelia, South Savo, Kymenlaakso, North Karelia, Kanta-Häme, Ostrobothnia, Lapland, South Ostrobothnia
North Karelia-North Karelia Central Hospital
The North Karelia Central Hospital (Finnish: Pohjois-Karjalan keskussairaala) is a hospital located in the city of Joensuu in North Karelia, Finland.
North Karelia-Karelians (Finns)
more closely resembling that of western Finland, rather than North Karelia or South Karelia. This is evidenced by the fact that the dialect spoken in much
North Karelia-List of hospitals in Finland
Central Hospital, Mikkeli Central Hospital of Savonlinna, Savonlinna North Karelia Central Hospital, Joensuu Lapland Central Hospital, Rovaniemi Central
North Karelia-Kemie, Tohmajärvi
municipality in North Karelia, Finland. At the end of 2020, the village had 1,445 inhabitants. It is located along the Highway 9, and like several North Karelian
North Karelia-Finnic incantations
period 1816–1970, over 4,200 examples of spells were collected from North Karelia (of which over 3,400 have been published in Suomen Kansan Vanhat Runot)
North Karelia-Vaara-Suomi
from North Karelia ("Hills of Karelia") to Kainuu and Koillismaa ("Hill Country of Kainuu and Kuusamo"), north of the Finnish Lakeland. Through North Karelia
North Karelia-Salpa Line
of Finland line) or simply as "Luumäen linja" (Lake Saimaa is situated north of Luumäki). The fortifications were never used in combat because the Red
North Karelia-Kiekko-Pojat
Joensuun Kiekko-Pojat is a Finnish semi-professional ice hockey team that plays in the Mestis. The club has spent three seasons in the top flight of Finnish
North 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
North Karelia-Akseli Rauanheimo
Akseli Kustaa Rauanheimo (27 March 1871 – 19 May 1932; name until 1906 Axel Gustaf Leonard Järnefelt) was a Finnish journalist, writer, diplomat and politician
North Karelia-Pekka Ravi
a member of parliament in the 1999 Parliamentary elections from the North Karelia constituency. During his first term of office, he served as a full member
North Karelia-Tohmajärvi Church
of the Tohmajärvi municipality in North Karelia, Finland. The building is the oldest wooden church in North Karelia. The construction of the church started
North Karelia-Seppänen (island)
Seppanen or Neekerisaari is an island in Finland. It is located in the economic region of Joensuu and the province of Pohjois-Karjala, in the southeastern
North Karelia-Karelian Proper language
Karelian. The terms North and South Karelian are often avoided to avoid conflict with the Regions of Finland; North Karelia and South Karelia. Karelian Proper
North Karelia-Belomorite
The most famous deposits of this gem are in the north, in the pegmatites of the Kola Peninsula and Karelia. Belomorite is a spectacular and popular jewelry
North Karelia-List of country subdivision flags in Europe
Central Finland Kainuu Kanta-Häme North Karelia Päijät-Häme Satakunta Central Ostrobothnia South Ostrobothnia North Savo South Savo Uusimaa Mount Athos
North Karelia-Eno, Finland
It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia region. The municipality had a population of 6,764 (as of January 1
North Karelia-Ilomantsi
Ilomants) is municipality and a village of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 4,406 (31 December 2023)
North Karelia-Kesälahti
It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 2,326 (31 December 2012)
North Karelia-Kitee
It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia region, about 65 kilometres (40 mi) south of Joensuu and about 175 kilometres
North Karelia-Kontiolahti
municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Joensuu. The municipality has a population of
North Karelia-Outokumpu, Finland
Outokumpu is a town and municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region, 48 kilometres (30 mi) west of Joensuu and 92 kilometres (57 mi)
North Karelia-Liperi
(Swedish: Libelits) is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. Liperi is a community of 11,969 (31 December 2023) with the
North Karelia-Nurmes
Nurmes is a town and municipality of Finland, located in the county of North Karelia. The town has a population of 9,130 (31 December 2023) and covers an
North Karelia-Polvijärvi
literally "knee lake") is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 4,064 (31 December 2023)
North Karelia-Pyhäselkä
Pyhäselkä is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia region. The municipality had a population of 7,390 (2003) and covered
North Karelia-Tuupovaara
1913) is a former municipality of Finland, located in the province of North Karelia. It was consolidated, together with Kiihtelysvaara, into the municipality
North Karelia-Valtimo
merged with the town of Nurmes on 1 January 2020. It was located in the North Karelia region. In 2019, the municipality had a population of 2,140 and covered
North Karelia-Värtsilä, Finland
was located in the province of Eastern Finland and was part of the North Karelia region. The municipality had a population of 660 (2005) and covered
North Karelia-List of flags by color combination
Labrador, Canada New South Wales, Australia Niue North Carolina, United States North Karelia, Finland Nova Scotia, Canada Orange Free State (1857–1902)
North Karelia-Ladoga Karelia
Ladoga, which borders Olonets Karelia to the East, Leningrad Oblast (Karelian Isthmus) to the south-west and the North Karelia region of Finland to the west
North Karelia-Extreme points of Europe
Easternmost station: Stop on the line Joensuu–Kontiomäki: Uimaharju, North Karelia, Finland Southernmost station: Terminal station: Algeciras, Andalusia
North Karelia-Dan Buettner
LLC was acquired by Adventist Health. In 2008, inspired by Finland's North Karelia Project,[third-party source needed] Buettner designed a plan to apply
North Karelia-List of national parks of Finland
Patvinsuo North Karelia 105 1982 20,200 63°6′41″N 30°42′16″E / 63.11139°N 30.70444°E / 63.11139; 30.70444 (Patvinsuo National Park) Petkeljärvi North Karelia
North Karelia-List of airports in Finland
Lapland EFIV IVL Ivalo Airport Civil 210,566 (0.93%) Joensuu / Liperi North Karelia EFJO JOE Joensuu Airport Civil 119,714 (0.53%) Jyväskylä / Tikkakoski
North Karelia-History of Karelia
northern portion of the Karelian Isthmus, North Karelia, Ladoga Karelia, and the northern portion of South Karelia. Käkisalmi served as the main population
North Karelia-Floor Jansen
Source. Between 2014 and 2015, Jansen lived in Joensuu, the capital of North Karelia. Jansen was previously in a relationship with After Forever guitarist
North Karelia-Joensuu Airport
Joensuu Airport (IATA: JOE, ICAO: EFJO) is an airport in Liperi, Finland, about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of the city centre of Joensuu. The airport