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Kainuu Region-Kainuu
Kainuu, also historically known as Cajania (Swedish: Kajanaland), is one of the 19 regions of Finland (maakunta / landskap). Kainuu borders the regions
Kainuu Region-Regions of Finland
and for the administration of conscription within the region. Lapland North Ostrobothnia Kainuu North Karelia North Savo South Savo South Ostrobothnia
Kainuu Region-Kainuu people
Kainuu people (Finnish: kainuulaiset) are Eastern Finnish inhabitants of the Kainuu region. Kainuu was settled by Savonians in the 16th century but historically
Kainuu Region-Kainuu Sámi
Sámi began assimilating to the culture of the growing Finnish population.[citation needed] Kainuu Sámi belonged to the Eastern Sámi language group.[citation
Kainuu Region-Municipalities of Kainuu
The 8 municipalities of the Kainuu Region (Swedish: Kajanaland) in Finland are divided into two sub-regions. Kajaani (Kajana) Paltamo Ristijärvi Sotkamo
Kainuu Region-Kainuu dialect
Kainuu dialect is a dialect of Finnish spoken in Kainuu, Vaala, Koillismaa, Posio and Ranua. It belongs to the Savonian dialects, or more broadly, the
Kainuu Region-Oulujärvi
Oulujärvi (Finnish: [ˈou̯luˌjærʋi]) or Lake Oulu or Ule (Swedish: Ule träsk), is a large lake in the Kainuu region of Finland. It is also historically
Kainuu Region-Finland
contacts with other cultures in Fennoscandia and the Baltic region. From the late 13th century, Finland became part of the Swedish Empire as a result of the
Kainuu Region-Koillismaa
Savonian dialects, specifically Kainuu dialects. Parts of Pudasjärvi also use a Kainuu dialect. Results of the 2018 Finnish presidential election: Sauli
Kainuu Region-Etymology of Kainuu
The origin of the name Kainuu has been disputed among Finnish historians and linguistics. Kainuu is a region of Finland. The reason for the controversy
Kainuu Region-Puolanka
Puolanka (Finnish: [ˈpuo̯lɑŋkɑ] ;Swedish: Puolanka, also Puolango) is a municipality in Finland located in the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population
Kainuu Region-Sub-regions of Finland
Oulunkaari Raahe sub-region Siikalatva sub-region Ylivieska sub-region Kajaani sub-region Kehys-Kainuu Central Karelia Joensuu sub-region Pielinen Karelia
Kainuu Region-Winter War
Central Finland through the Kainuu region. It was composed of three divisions with one more on its way. Its mission was to thrust westward to cut Finland in
Kainuu Region-Kalevala
in Kajaani responsible for the whole Kainuu region in the eastern part of what was then the Grand Duchy of Finland. He was the son of Fredrik Johan Lönnrot
Kainuu Region-North Ostrobothnia
Ostrobothnia (Finnish: Pohjois-Pohjanmaa; Swedish: Norra Österbotten) is a region of Finland. It borders the Finnish regions of Lapland, Kainuu, North Savo
Kainuu Region-Kehys-Kainuu
Kehys-Kainuu is a subdivision of Kainuu and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. 64°07′30″N 29°31′16″E / 64.1251°N 29.5210°E / 64.1251; 29
Kainuu Region-Regions of Oulu
Koillismaa sub-region Kuusamo Taivalkoski Kehys-Kainuu sub-region Hyrynsalmi (8) Kuhmo (6) Puolanka (9) Suomussalmi (7) Kajaani sub-region Kajaani (Kajana)
Kainuu Region-Kajaani sub-region
Kajaani sub-region is a subdivision of Kainuu and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. 64°13′37″N 27°43′43″E / 64.2269°N 27.7286°E / 64.2269;
Kainuu Region-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
Kainuu Region-Barents Region
and Norrbotten County in Sweden; Lapland region, Northern Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, and North Karelia in Finland; and Murmansk Oblast, Arkhangelsk Oblast
Kainuu Region-Savonian dialects
South Savo), but also in North Karelia, parts of Päijät-Häme, Central Finland, Kainuu, Koillismaa district of Northern Ostrobothnia, the lake section between
Kainuu Region-Kvenland
Kvens as an ancient Finnish tribe. Nowadays Kainuu is a name of an inland province in northeastern Finland. In the past the name Kainuu was often used of
Kainuu Region-NUTS statistical regions of Finland
Index Subdivisions of Finland ISO 3166-2 codes of Finland FIPS region codes of Finland Hierarchical list of the Nomenclature of territorial units for
Kainuu Region-Continuation War
deployed in the Kainuu region, commanded directly by Finnish Headquarters (Päämaja). Although initially deployed for a static defence, the Finnish Army was to
Kainuu Region-Arctic
Sweden (Västerbotten, Norrbotten and Lappland), northern Finland (North Ostrobothnia, Kainuu and Lappi), Russia (Murmansk, Siberia, Nenets Okrug, Novaya
Kainuu Region-North Karelia
Northern Karelia, Finnish: Pohjois-Karjala; Swedish: Norra Karelen) is a region in eastern Finland. It borders the regions of Kainuu, North Savo, South
Kainuu Region-Ristijärvi
Ristijärvi is a municipality of Finland. It is part of the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population of 1,164 (31 December 2023), which make it
Kainuu Region-Household pennant
practice. Pennant of Åland Pennant of Central Finland Pennant of Central Ostrobothnia Pennant of Kainuu Pennant of Karelia Pennant of Kymenlaakso Pennant
Kainuu Region-Russians in Finland
Russians in Finland or Russian Finns are a linguistic and ethnic minority in Finland. As of 2022[update], there are 93,535 Russian-speaking people, or
Kainuu Region-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
Kainuu Region-Kajaanin Haka
northern Finland's first football club to meet the new quality standards for coaching from which benefits are now experienced throughout the Kainuu region. The
Kainuu Region-Dracula: A Love Tale
Helsingin Sanomat reports that Besson is actually shooting the film in the Kainuu region instead of Lapland. The reason for the shooting location has been reported
Kainuu Region-North Savo
Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, and North Karelia. Kuopio is the largest city in the region and Lake Kallavesi is the largest lake in the region. The region's traditional
Kainuu Region-Suomussalmi
Suomussalmi (Finnish: [ˈsuo̯muˌsːɑlmi]) is a municipality in Finland and is located in the Kainuu region about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northeast of Kajaani
Kainuu Region-Wellbeing services counties of Finland
wellbeing services counties in Finland: Lapland wellbeing services county North Ostrobothnia wellbeing services county Kainuu wellbeing services county Central
Kainuu Region-Finnish language
Middle dialects of Savonlinna region East Savonian dialects or North Karelian dialects Kainuu dialects Central Finland dialects Päijänne Tavastia dialects
Kainuu Region-Municipalities of Finland
Marin cabinet. Municipalities of Central Finland Municipalities of Finland Proper Municipalities of Kainuu Municipalities of Kymenlaakso Municipalities
Kainuu Region-White Karelia
bordered by the White Sea to the east, Murmansk Oblast to the north, Finland (Kainuu and North Ostrobothnia) to the west, and the Muyezersky and Segezhsky
Kainuu Region-Demographics of Finland
The demographics of Finland is monitored by the Statistics Finland (Finnish: Tilastokeskus, Swedish: Statistikcentralen). Finland has a population of
Kainuu Region-Ijolite
Greek Xiflos, a stone. Ijolite occurs in various parts of the Kainuu region of eastern Finland and in the Kola Peninsula of northwest Russia on the shores
Kainuu Region-Ostrobothnia (historical province)
Northern Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia, Southern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu, and the southern part of Lapland, which is known as Peräpohjola. It is
Kainuu Region-Finnish cuisine
lard from Western coast, and perunarieska (potato flatbread). In Kainuu, North Finland, the flatbreads are very flat and baked on naked flame. Näkkileipä
Kainuu Region-Sámi history
of Finland Per Brahe fostered the population growth of Kainuu by giving a ten-year tax exemption to settlers. It was necessary to populate Kainuu with
Kainuu Region-Sweden Finns
Sweden Finns (Finnish: ruotsinsuomalaiset; Swedish: sverigefinnar) are a Finnish-speaking national minority in Sweden. People with Finnish heritage comprise
Kainuu Region-Finnish Defence Forces
Commander of Kainuu Brigade Brigadier General Ari Laaksonen Commander of Pori Brigade Brigadier General Vesa Valtonen Commander of the Finnish Navy Rear
Kainuu Region-Kajaani
(ca-YAA-nee; Finnish: [ˈkɑjɑːni]), historically known as Cajanaburg (Swedish: Kajana), is a town in Finland and the regional capital of Kainuu. Kajaani is
Kainuu Region-Nälkämaan laulu
Land") is a Finnish poem by Ilmari Kianto. It was turned into a song by Oskar Merikanto, and this song is the regional anthem of the Kainuu region. The song
Kainuu Region-Swamp football
the Kainuu region. The swamp football world championship is held annually at Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu. The first organized championship was the 1998 Finnish championship
Kainuu Region-Vaala
part of the Kainuu region but was transferred to Northern Ostrobothnia on 1 January 2016. Oulujärvi, the fourth largest lake of Finland is located partly
Kainuu Region-Oulujoki
origin is Oulujärvi and its watershed area covers a significant part of Kainuu region. It flows into the Bothnian Bay at Oulu. Port of Oulu is located at
Kainuu Region-Sotkamo
Sotkamo is a municipality of Finland, located in the Kainuu region about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Kajaani, the capital of Kainuu. Vuokatti, in west of Sotkamo
Kainuu Region-Kajaani (river)
The Kajaani, Finnish: Kajaaninjoki; Swedish: Kajana älv, is a river in the region of Kainuu, Finland. The river runs from Lake Nuasjärvi to Lake Oulujärvi
Kainuu Region-Finland under Swedish rule
Swedish and Finnish history, Finland under Swedish rule is the historical period when the bulk of the area that later came to constitute Finland was an integral
Kainuu Region-Kuhmo
1937) is a town and a municipality in Finland and is located at the south-eastern corner of the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population of 7
Kainuu Region-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
Kainuu Region-Karelians
locations in the current area of Finland and elsewhere after WWII and in some villages near the Russian border in Kainuu region the northern dialect of Karelian
Kainuu Region-Vuolijoki
province of Oulu on the shores of Lake Oulujärvi, and was part of the Kainuu region. In 2004 the municipality had a population of 2,643 and covered an area
Kainuu Region-Finns
Finns (kainuulaiset), and Karelians (karjalaiset). Today the importance of the tribal (heimo) identity generally depends on the
Kainuu Region-Hyrynsalmi
Hyrynsalmi is a municipality in Finland and is part of the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population of 2,063 (31 December 2023) and covers an area
Kainuu Region-Nordic countries
Sweden and Finland and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. Barents Region is formed by the Cap of the North as well as the Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu regions
Kainuu Region-Kurds in Finland
Kurds in Finland (Finnish: Suomen kurdit) refers to Kurds living in Finland. In 2022 there were 16,603 Kurdish speakers in Finland. Kurds started first
Kainuu Region-Paltamo
(Swedish: Paltamo, also Paldamo) is a municipality of Finland. It is part of the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population of 3,037 (31 December
Kainuu Region-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
Kainuu Region-Land (suffix)
Pirkanmaa Päijänne-Tavastland / Päijät-Häme Mellersta Finland / Keski-Suomi Kajanaland / Kainuu Lappland / Lappi Åland / Ahvenanmaa A Bundesland Rheinland
Kainuu Region-Flags of Europe
Czech flags List of Danish flags List of Estonian flags List of flags of Finland List of French flags List of Breton flags List of Corsican flags List of
Kainuu Region-List of national parks of Finland
visiting the parks in 2021. Finland portal Protected areas of Finland Strict nature reserves of Finland Wilderness areas of Finland Other references on Wikipedia:
Kainuu Region-Regional anthems of Finland
(anthem of Kainuu). The oldest regional anthem in Finland, Savolaisen laulu, was born out of patriotism when laws limiting publishing and Finnish student
Kainuu Region-Vuokkijärvi
in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in the region of Kainuu, eastern Finland. The surface level of the lake is strongly regulated due to
Kainuu Region-Sámi languages
Mainland Eastern Sámi Akkala Sámi † Inari Sámi (300 speakers) Kemi Sámi † Kainuu Sámi † Skolt Sámi (320 speakers) Peninsular Eastern Sámi Kildin Sámi (600
Kainuu Region-Borders of Russia
Arkhangelsk Oblast Vologda Oblast Leningrad Oblast Murmansk Oblast Finland Kainuu Lapland North Karelia Northern Ostrobothnia South Karelia Komi Republic
Kainuu Region-History of Finland
foothold in Southwest Finland. Due to the Northern Crusades and Swedish colonisation of some Finnish coastal areas, most of the region became a part of the
Kainuu Region-Rönttönen
A Rönttönen is a traditional sweet Finnish delicacy from the region of Kainuu. A small (about the size of the palm of a hand) open faced pie consisting
Kainuu Region-Lentua
and it is the 57th biggest lake in . It belongs to Oulujoki main catchment area and it is situated in Kuhmo municipality in the
Kainuu Region-Vuokatti
municipality of Sotkamo, Finland. It is home to more than 6,000 inhabitants, making it the second most populous urban area in the region of Kainuu, after the main
Kainuu Region-Utajärvi
Utajärvi is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the Northern Ostrobothnia region next to the border of the Kainuu region, and is part of the former
Kainuu Region-Raahe
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa - Kainuu (in Finnish). Helsinki: Otava. ISBN 978-951-1-09142-4. "Raahen historia". Raahen kaupunki (in Finnish). Retrieved 2024-02-16
Kainuu Region-Talvivaara mine
mine is one of the largest nickel mines in Finland. The mine is located in Sotkamo in Kainuu region of Finland. The mine is owned by government-established
Kainuu Region-ISO 3166-2:FI
code of Finland. The second part is two digits. Åland (Finnish: Ahvenanmaan maakunta; Swedish: Landskapet Åland), an autonomous region of Finland (also
Kainuu Region-Korvuanjärvi
of Finland. It is situated partly in Taivalkoski municipality in Northern Ostrobothnia region and partly in Suomussalmi municipality in Kainuu region. It
Kainuu Region-Kiantajärvi
rather large lake in Finland, in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in Suomussalmi municipality, in the region of Kainuu. It is the 24th biggest
Kainuu Region-Pesiöjärvi
Suomussalmi municipality, in the region Kainuu, Finland. List of lakes in Finland Pesiöjärvi in Järviwiki Web Service. Finnish Environment Institute. Retrieved
Kainuu Region-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
Kainuu Region-Piispajärvi
catchment area in Kainuu region, in Finland. There is also a village named Piispajärvi in the eastern shore of the lake. The Finnish National Road 5 cross
Kainuu Region-Lake Iijärvi (Ristijärvi)
Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in the Kainuu region, northern Finland. List of lakes in Finland Iijärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved
Kainuu Region-Klemetti Eerikinpoika
Eriksson) was a Kainuu peasant and war leader during the pillaging wars (rappasodat, 1570–1595), during which Karelians on one side and Kainuu people and Ostrobothnians
Kainuu Region-Ulvinsalo Strict Nature Reserve
Ulvinsalo Strict Nature Reserve (Finnish: Ulvinsalon luonnonpuisto) is located in the Kainuu region of Finland. Wild forest reindeer (Rangifer tarandus
Kainuu Region-Awakening (Finnish religious movement)
strongest in Savo, Ostrobothnia and in Kainuu. Through Lutheran clergy, its influence has expanded beyond the region of origin. In the mid-19th century,
Kainuu Region-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
Kainuu Region-Muhos
plains of Pohjanmaa on the south side of the river and the forested hills of Kainuu on the northern side. Located in Muhos is the Pyhäkoski hydro-electric power
Kainuu Region-Iso-Pyhäntä
northern Finland, 15 km southeast of Ristijärvi settlement. It belongs to the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in the Kainuu region. List of
Kainuu Region-Pieni-Kiimanen
Pieni-Kiimanen is a medium-sized lake in Kainuu region in northern Finland. It is located in Sotkamo and it belongs to the Oulujoki main catchment area
Kainuu Region-Battle of Suomussalmi
objective to cut Finland in half across the Oulu region, while appearing reasonable on a map, was inherently unrealistic, as the region was mostly forested
Kainuu Region-Music of Finland
of Finland can be roughly divided into folk music, classical and contemporary art music, and contemporary popular music. The folk music of Finland belongs
Kainuu Region-Hossa (Finland)
Hossa is a village in Finland, located in the province of Oulu and part of the Suomussalmi municipality. The village is a popular outdoor tourist destination
Kainuu Region-Jonkeri
is a medium-sized lake in Kuhmo, Finland. It belongs to the Vuoksi main catchment area and is situated in Kainuu region. The Russian border is only four
Kainuu Region-Kiehimänjoki
Kiehimänjoki is a river of Finland. It flows for 16 kilometres (10 mi). The river begins from lake Iijärvi in Paltamo in Kainuu region and ends to the lake
Kainuu Region-Lake Iijärvi (Suomussalmi)
northern Finland. It belongs to the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is situated partly in Kainuu region and partly in Northern Ostrobothnia region. The lake
Kainuu Region-Slottslän
A slottslän (Finnish: linnalääni) was a type of secular administrative division throughout the Kingdom of Sweden from late 13th century to 1634. The administrative
Kainuu Region-Osmankajärvi
Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in the region Kainuu in Finland. List of lakes in Finland Osmankajärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved
Kainuu Region-Lammasjärvi
main catchment area. It is located in the Kainuu region, Kuhmo municipality in Finland. List of lakes in Finland Lammasjärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service
Kainuu Region-Merja Kyllönen
biomedical laboratory technician from Oulu Polytechnic from Suomussalmi, Kainuu region, Finland in 2000. While working as a laboratory officer and a technical assistant
Kainuu Region-1995 Finnish parliamentary election
Parliamentary elections were held in Finland on 19 March 1995. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) achieved the best result of any party since World War
Kainuu Region-Kare Casals
Service Center presentation in Finnish Archived 2010-05-26 at the Wayback Machine retrieved = 09/01/2009 IT-Pooli Group and Kainuu Etu Ltd: Press Release Archived
Kainuu Region-Iivantiira
medium-sized lake of Finland. It belongs to Oulujoki main catchment area and it is situated in Kuhmo municipality in the Kainuu region. Iivantiira is connected
Kainuu Region-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
Kainuu Region-Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve
Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve (Finnish: Paljakan luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in the Kainuu region of Finland. It consists of old, high
Kainuu Region-Sapsojärvet
Sapsojärvet is a medium-sized lake in Kainuu region in northern Finland. The name is in plural, and it can also be in singular: Sapsojärvi. The lake is
Kainuu Region-2000 Finnish presidential election
Presidential elections were held in Finland on 16 January 2000, with a second round on 6 February. The result was a victory for Tarja Halonen of the Social
Kainuu Region-Nuasjärvi
Nuasjärvi is a medium-sized lake in Kainuu region in northern Finland. It is located in Sotkamo and it belongs to the Oulujoki main catchment area. Nuasjärvi
Kainuu Region-Daniel Cajanus
Swedish Finland, the son of a clergyman. His Latinized surname might have been derived from the name of the town of Kajaani or the region of Kainuu, which
Kainuu Region-Hyrynjärvi
Hyrynjärvi is a medium-sized lake of Finland. It is situated in Kainuu region and in Hyrynsalmi municipality. Vuorisaari island, about 30 meters high,
Kainuu Region-Salpa Line
The Salpa Line (Finnish: Salpalinja, literally Latch line; Swedish: Salpalinjen), or its official name, Suomen Salpa (Finland's Latch), is a bunker line
Kainuu Region-1994 Finnish presidential election
Presidential elections were held in Finland on 16 January 1994, with a second round on 6 February. It was the first time the President had been solely
Kainuu Region-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
Kainuu Region-Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg
Ståhlberg was born in Suomussalmi, in the Kainuu region of the Grand Duchy of Finland, back when Finland was part of the Russian Empire. He was the second
Kainuu Region-Forest Finns
part of the Forest Finns moved north to Ostrobothnia (Österbotten) and Kainuu (Kajanaland), east towards northern Karelia (Karelen), and south towards
Kainuu Region-Barents Euro-Arctic Council
the CSO is a representative of the government of the chair country. Finland: Kainuu, Lapland, Oulu, North Karelia Norway: Nordland, Troms, Finnmark Sweden:
Kainuu Region-Iso-Kiimanen
is a lake of Finland in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in Sotkamo municipality in Kainuu region. List of lakes in Finland Iso-Kiimanen
Kainuu Region-Paltaniemi
about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of the Kajaani's town center in Kainuu, Finland. It has a population of 291 inhabitants (in December 2020). The Kajaani
Kainuu Region-List of Uralic languages
Middle dialects of Savonlinna region Eastern Savonian dialects or the dialects of North Karelia Kainuu dialects Central Finland dialects Päijänne Tavastia
Kainuu Region-Etymology of Kven
kven may be linked to Kainuu, a region of Eastern Finland whose etymology is also disputed. Similar sounding words to "kainuu" also exist in the Sami
Kainuu Region-Nordic bread culture
Norway. The most varied bread traditions in Finland are to be found in the regions of Karelia and Kainuu, where cereals have been ingeniously combined
Kainuu Region-King of Kvenland
ruins of the castle are now the center of Kajaani, the capital of the Kainuu region). Shortly afterwards, in 1607, King Charles IX of Sweden called himself
Kainuu Region-1994 Finnish European Union membership referendum
An advisory referendum on joining the European Union was held in Finland on 16 October 1994. 56.9% of voters approved of the proposal, with a voter turnout
Kainuu Region-Mäkäräinen
is a surname originating in Finland, derived from the given name Makar (Makarios). Although the surname is common in Kainuu, particularly in Puolanka,
Kainuu Region-2007 Finnish parliamentary election
Parliamentary elections were held in Finland on 18 March 2007. Early voting was possible from the 7–13 March. The 200 members of the Eduskunta were elected
Kainuu Region-1991 Finnish parliamentary election
Parliamentary elections were held in Finland on 17 March 1991, the first time a Finnish parliamentary election had been held on a single day. For the first
Kainuu Region-Tipasjärvi
is located in the region Kainuu. This contains many small islands, including Vuorissaari and Huuskonsaari. List of lakes in Finland Tipasjärvi in the
Kainuu Region-1999 Finnish parliamentary election
Parliamentary elections were held in Finland on 21 March 1999. Despite suffering significant losses, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) remained the largest
Kainuu Region-Lentiira
wilderness lake of Finland. It belongs to Oulujoki main catchment area and it is situated in Kuhmo municipality in the Kainuu region. The lake is quite
Kainuu Region-COVID-19 pandemic in Finland
pandemic in Finland has resulted in 1,499,712 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 11,466 deaths. On 29 January 2020, the first case in Finland was confirmed
Kainuu Region-Pessimism
municipality located in the Kainuu region in the northern Finland, has been called the "most pessimistic municipality in Finland", and in 2019, the municipality
Kainuu Region-Northern epilepsy syndrome
northern Finland, and it still appears to only affect individuals of Finnish ancestry. 1 in 10,000 individuals who live or are from the region of Kainuu in
Kainuu Region-Chronic wasting disease
alces) that had died naturally in the municipality of Kuhmo in the Kainuu region. Before this case in Kuhmo, Norway was the only country in the European
Kainuu Region-Republic of Karelia
(south-east/south), and Leningrad Oblast (south/south-west), and it also borders Finland (Kainuu, Lapland, North Karelia, Northern Ostrobothnia, and South Karelia);
Kainuu Region-Näljänkä
Näljänkä (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈnæljæŋkæ]) is a small village in the Suomussalmi municipality in Kainuu, Finland. It is located about 50 kilometres
Kainuu Region-Urho Kekkonen
a small cabin located in Pielavesi, in the Savo region of Finland, and spent his childhood in Kainuu. His family were farmers (though not poor tenant
Kainuu Region-Finns proper
their history. Originally, the exonym "Finland" and the endonym "Suomi" referred only to the Southwestern region inhabited by Finns proper. Later, the
Kainuu Region-Hiidenportti National Park
Hiidenportti National Park (Finnish: Hiidenportin kansallispuisto) is a national park in Sotkamo in the Kainuu region of Finland. Hiidenportti National Park
Kainuu Region-2003 Finnish parliamentary election
Parliamentary elections were held in Finland on 16 March 2003. The Centre Party led by Anneli Jäätteenmäki overtook the Social Democratic Party (SDP)
Kainuu Region-Reindeer distribution
wild Finnish forest reindeer in the eastern province of Kainuu. During the peak year of 2001, the Finnish forest reindeer population in Kainuu was established
Kainuu Region-Kivesjärvi
Kivesjärvi is a medium-sized lake in Paltamo, Finland. Curiously, the name Kivesjärvi literally means "testicle lake". Some say that the name derive from
Kainuu Region-List of mass shootings in Finland
in Finland. Mass shootings are firearm-related violence with at least four casualties. Shootings associated with acts of war, such as the Finnish Civil
Kainuu Region-2006 Finnish presidential election
elections were held in Finland on 15 and 29 January 2006 which resulted in the re-election of Tarja Halonen as President of Finland for a second six-year
Kainuu Region-Nurmes
Finnish Karelia on the shore of lake Pielinen, next to the counties of Kainuu and Northern Savonia. The nearest major cities by road are Kuopio (128 km)
Kainuu Region-Kuusamo
settlers in Lapland a tax exemption for 15 years, did settlers from Savo and Kainuu settle in Kuusamo. They practiced slash and burn as a form of shifting cultivation
Kainuu Region-Central and Northern Ostrobothnian dialects
the -ea/-eä pronunciations. This may be influence from the dialects of Kainuu. A shared possessive suffix -nna/-nnä, for the first-person and second-person
Kainuu Region-Fauna of Europe
realm (which in turn is part of the Holarctic). Lying within the temperate region, (north of the equator) the wildlife is not as rich as in the hottest regions
Kainuu Region-Ilmari Kianto
books, he describes people and living at Suomussalmi municipality in Kainuu region. He died in Helsinki, aged 95. Composer Jean Sibelius used Kianto's
Kainuu Region-Anders Bure
"Lapland, Bothnia [i.e., Ostrobothnia, West Bothnia and North Bothnia] and Kainuu, the northern provinces of the kingdom of Sweden, a new drawing carved in
Kainuu Region-Ahtium
stock. The director of the Kainuu environmental office was appointed by Minister Lehtomäki in 2007. Solidium is 100% Finnish state owned unit that controls
Kainuu Region-Genuine progress indicator
Sustainable Hierarchies) GPI time-series were calculated to Päijät-Häme, Kainuu and South-Ostrobotnia (Etelä-Pohjanmaa) regions in 2009–2010. During 2011
Kainuu Region-List of contemporary ethnic groups
however. Modern Assyria have seen long periods of violence throughout the region, some of which (such as the Assyrian genocide and the Persecution of Christians
Kainuu Region-Anders Chydenius
Anders Chydenius was born in 1729 in Sotkamo, Ostrobothnia (now part of Kainuu region) where his father Jacob was a chaplain. The family moved to Kuusamo
Kainuu Region-List of museums in Finland
This is an incomplete list of museums in Finland. According to a report, the total number of museums in Finland is 280 (2013), of which 139 are cultural
Kainuu Region-Veikko Huovinen
1952. Both of these concern the life and its peculiarities in the Kainuu region in Finland, written in a unique style of humor and characterized by their
Kainuu Region-Goat cheese
The cheese originally comes from Southern Ostrobothnia, Northern Finland, and Kainuu. France produces a great number of goat milk cheeses, especially
Kainuu Region-Frog coffin
placement of frogs in coffins in eastern Finland, including central Finland, Savo, Karelia, North Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, and as far north as south Lapland –
Kainuu Region-Oulu (parliamentary electoral district)
with the regions of Kainuu and North Ostrobothnia. The district currently elects 18 of the 200 members of the Parliament of Finland using the open party-list
Kainuu Region-Kola Alkaline Province
centered in the Kola Peninsula of Russia and with ouliers in nearby areas of Finland and in Arkhangelsk Oblast across the White Sea. The province is made up
Kainuu Region-Väyrynen
was higher than national average (1:1,875) in the following regions: 1. Kainuu (1:251) 2. Northern Ostrobothnia (1:581) 3. North Karelia (1:593) 4. Lapland
Kainuu Region-Edvard August Vainio
locations near the border of the Grand Duchy of Finland and Russia, including North Karelia, Kainuu, Koillismaa, eastern Lapland, and Russian Karelia
Kainuu Region-Rokua National Park
Rokua National Park (Finnish: Rokuan kansallispuisto) is a UNESCO Global Geopark in the Northern Ostrobothnia region of Finland. The national park is located
Kainuu Region-List of extinct languages and dialects of Europe
entirely in the early nineteenth century by general Irish English of the region. Kiwitt, Marc; Zwink, Julia. "Judeo-French". Jewish Languages. Hebrew Union
Kainuu Region-List of cheeses
have originated in a particular place, but are associated with a whole region, such as queso blanco in Latin America. Cheese is an ancient food whose
Kainuu Region-Ranua
dialect is a Northern Ostrobothnian one, albeit with some influence from the Kainuu dialects, which are a subset of Savonian dialects. Perhaps the most well
Kainuu Region-Conifer
A coniferous forest pictured in the coat of arms of the Kainuu region in Finland
Kainuu Region-Names of European cities in different languages (I–L)
language is officially recognised, that form of the name may be used in the region, but not nationally. Examples include the Welsh language in Wales in the
Kainuu Region-Military colours, standards and guidons
the spinning rotor of a helicopter. The colour of the Kainuu Jaeger Battalion, part of the Kainuu Brigade, follows the traditional swallow-tailed format
Kainuu Region-List of LGBT events
Montreal Pride Parade in Quebec, 2018 Helsinki Pride, Senate Square in Finland, 2019 Winnipeg Pride Parade in Canada, June 4, 2023 LGBT portal List of
Kainuu Region-Aarne Blick
commander of the Joensuu border guard from 1923 to 1924. He commanded the Kainuu border guard from 1924 to 1926, and the Salmi (rural locality) border guard
Kainuu Region-List of European regions with alternative names
about what the "original", "official", "real", or "correct" name of any region is or was. Regions are (mostly) listed alphabetically by their current best-known
Kainuu Region-Hossa (Finland)
Hossa Province Oulu Region Kainuu Sub-region Kehys-Kainuu Municipality Suomussalmi Population Around 60 Home page Hossa (in Finnish)
Kainuu Region-Kajaani (river)
Kajaani, Finnish: Kajaaninjoki; Swedish: Kajana älv, is a river in the region of Kainuu, Finland. The river runs from Lake Nuasjärvi to Lake Oulujärvi through
Kainuu Region-Finland
were marked by contacts with other cultures in Fennoscandia and the Baltic region. From the late 13th century, Finland became part of the Swedish Empire as
Kainuu Region-Swamp football
is especially popular in the Kainuu region. The swamp football world championship is held annually at Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu. The first organized championship
Kainuu Region-Demographics of Finland
solely in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Conversely, the Arctic Lapland region contains only two inhabitants per square kilometre (5.2/sq mi). Until recently
Kainuu Region-Finnish Defence Forces
Commander of Karelia Brigade Brigadier General Jyri Raitasalo Commander of Kainuu Brigade Brigadier General Ari Laaksonen Commander of Pori Brigade Brigadier
Kainuu Region-List of flags of Finland
five crosses from the region's coat of arms. Kainuu 1998–present A banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms designed by a Finnish heraldist Olof
Kainuu Region-Russians in Finland
Retrieved 8 September 2022. "11rl -- Language according to age and sex by region, 1990-2021". Statistics Finland. Retrieved 8 September 2022. "Finland: Ryskspråkig
Kainuu Region-Kiantajärvi
catchment area. It is located in Suomussalmi municipality, in the region of Kainuu. It is the 24th biggest lake in Finland. The lake is narrow and 50 km
Kainuu Region-History of Finland
Crusades and Swedish colonisation of some Finnish coastal areas, most of the region became a part of the Kingdom of Sweden and the realm of the Catholic Church
Kainuu Region-Ijolite
Ancient Greek Xiflos, a stone. Ijolite occurs in various parts of the Kainuu region of eastern Finland and in the Kola Peninsula of northwest Russia on
Kainuu Region-Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg
who never made mistakes”. Ståhlberg was born in Suomussalmi, in the Kainuu region of the Grand Duchy of Finland, back when Finland was part of the Russian
Kainuu Region-Kalevala
district health officer based in Kajaani responsible for the whole Kainuu region in the eastern part of what was then the Grand Duchy of Finland. He
Kainuu Region-Oulujärvi
is a large lake in the Kainuu region of Finland. It is also historically known as Lake Cajania from a former name of Kainuu. With an area of 928 square
Kainuu Region-Nälkämaan laulu
song by Oskar Merikanto, and this song is the regional anthem of the Kainuu region. The song was first performed in 1911. A Swedish translation of the
Kainuu Region-Borders of Russia
Arkhangelsk Oblast Vologda Oblast Leningrad Oblast Murmansk Oblast Finland Kainuu Lapland North Karelia Northern Ostrobothnia South Karelia Komi Republic
Kainuu Region-Barents Region
Västerbotten County and Norrbotten County in Sweden; Lapland region, Northern Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, and North Karelia in Finland; and Murmansk Oblast, Arkhangelsk
Kainuu Region-Ulvinsalo Strict Nature Reserve
Nature Reserve (Finnish: Ulvinsalon luonnonpuisto) is located in the Kainuu region of Finland. Wild forest reindeer (Rangifer tarandus fennicus) has been
Kainuu Region-Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve
(Finnish: Paljakan luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in the Kainuu region of Finland. It consists of old, high spruce forest, where the highest
Kainuu Region-Ahtium
Lehtomäki's husband owned €270,000 worth of Talvivaara stock. The director of the Kainuu environmental office was appointed by Minister Lehtomäki in 2007. Solidium
Kainuu Region-1995 Finnish parliamentary election
11,714 5,065 4,134 0 6,226 708 1,868 717 224 135,731 94,191 93,539 652 Kainuu 6,724 16,366 4,935 12,709 2,109 0 1,084 471 388 1,614 1,031 72,939 48,598
Kainuu Region-Battle of Suomussalmi
Finland in half across the Oulu region, while appearing reasonable on a map, was inherently unrealistic, as the region was mostly forested marshland, with
Kainuu Region-Land (suffix)
Päijänne-Tavastland / Päijät-Häme Mellersta Finland / Keski-Suomi Kajanaland / Kainuu Lappland / Lappi Åland / Ahvenanmaa A Bundesland Rheinland (Rhineland) and
Kainuu Region-Republic of Karelia
and Leningrad Oblast (south/south-west), and it also borders Finland (Kainuu, Lapland, North Karelia, Northern Ostrobothnia, and South Karelia); the
Kainuu Region-Finnish language
Savonian dialects Middle dialects of Savonlinna region East Savonian dialects or North Karelian dialects Kainuu dialects Central Finland dialects Päijänne
Kainuu Region-2006 Finnish presidential election
41,812 15,605 25,274 2,244 4,520 1,682 177 351 132,825 91,942 91,665 277 Kainuu 19,659 6,380 16,001 725 1,784 706 84 172 67,545 45,629 45,511 118 Uusimaa
Kainuu Region-Household pennant
Åland Pennant of Central Finland Pennant of Central Ostrobothnia Pennant of Kainuu Pennant of Karelia Pennant of Kymenlaakso Pennant of Lapland Pennant of
Kainuu Region-Sweden Finns
("Forests of the Finns"). In the 1600s, there were plans to set up a new region Järle län that would have contained most of the Forest Finns. In Sweden
Kainuu Region-Finnish cuisine
pieces of lard from Western coast, and perunarieska (potato flatbread). In Kainuu, North Finland, the flatbreads are very flat and baked on naked flame. Näkkileipä
Kainuu Region-2000 Finnish presidential election
Karelia 37,612 42,993 10,251 2,952 2,240 1,179 512 136,788 98,083 97,739 344 Kainuu 17,158 27,755 3,857 1,271 876 621 219 72,971 51,906 51,757 149 Uusimaa 356
Kainuu Region-1994 Finnish presidential election
781 10,025 1,874 2,886 3,415 1,601 1,089 181 136,007 106,645 106,366 279 Kainuu 7,824 4,659 13,857 4,039 24,056 2,501 981 1,105 377 247 161 72,982 59,957
Kainuu Region-ISO 3166-2:FI
(Finnish: Ahvenanmaan maakunta; Swedish: Landskapet Åland), an autonomous region of Finland (also a former province), is also officially assigned its own
Kainuu Region-Northern epilepsy syndrome
Finnish ancestry. 1 in 10,000 individuals who live or are from the region of Kainuu in northern Finland have the condition.[citation needed] Northern epilepsy
Kainuu Region-Municipalities of Finland
Municipalities of Central Finland Municipalities of Finland Proper Municipalities of Kainuu Municipalities of Kymenlaakso Municipalities of Lapland Municipalities of
Kainuu Region-2003 Finnish parliamentary election
Uusimaa region in this case. Each constituency elected a number of representatives to the Eduskunta based on its population. The autonomous region of Åland
Kainuu Region-Daniel Cajanus
might have been derived from the name of the town of Kajaani or the region of Kainuu, which was also known by its Latin name "Cajania". Finland was at that
Kainuu Region-Nordic countries
Kola Peninsula in Russia. Barents Region is formed by the Cap of the North as well as the Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu regions of Finland, Swedish provinces
Kainuu Region-Finnish forest reindeer
primarily in Russian Karelia and the provinces of North Karelia, Savonia and Kainuu in Finland, though some range into central south Finland. They are distinct
Kainuu Region-List of museums in Finland
Hämeenlinna Historical Museum Hämeenlinna Tavastia Proper 1910 Kainuu Museum Kajaani Kainuu 1930 K. H. Renlund Museum – Central Ostrobothnia Regional Museum
Kainuu Region-Music of Finland
Military Band); Kontioranta. 14 mus. + 1 cond. Kainuun Sotilassoittokunta (The Kainuu Military Band); Kajaani. 14 mus. + 1 cond. Lapin Sotilassoittokunta (The
Kainuu Region-Pessimism
the world". Pessimism has a long tradition in the Kainuu region, mostly because Kainuu was a poor region that had often suffered from famines in the late
Kainuu Region-Kiehimänjoki
kilometres (10 mi). The river begins from lake Iijärvi in Paltamo in Kainuu region and ends to the lake Oulujärvi, from which the waters flow through the
Kainuu Region-Savonian dialects
spoken in the Savonia region (in both North and South Savo), but also in North Karelia, parts of Päijät-Häme, Central Finland, Kainuu, Koillismaa district
Kainuu Region-Vuokatti
inhabitants, making it the second most populous urban area in the region of Kainuu, after the main urban area of the municipality of Kajaani. Vuokatti
Kainuu Region-2011 Finnish parliamentary election
countries in the Eurozone, we need to have [a] strong partnership in the region." The Swedish People's Party of Finland (SPP) is the dominant party amongst
Kainuu Region-Hyrynjärvi
Hyrynjärvi is a medium-sized lake of Finland. It is situated in Kainuu region and in Hyrynsalmi municipality. Vuorisaari island, about 30 meters high
Kainuu Region-Lake Iijärvi (Ristijärvi)
medium-sized lake in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in the Kainuu region, northern Finland. List of lakes in Finland Iijärvi in the Jarviwiki
Kainuu Region-Lake Iijärvi (Suomussalmi)
main catchment area. It is situated partly in Kainuu region and partly in Northern Ostrobothnia region. The lake is situated in the border of Hossa Nature
Kainuu Region-Tipasjärvi
Tipasjärvi) in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in the region Kainuu. This contains many small islands, including Vuorissaari and Huuskonsaari
Kainuu Region-Iso-Kiimanen
Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in Sotkamo municipality in Kainuu region. List of lakes in Finland Iso-Kiimanen in the Jarviwiki Web Service
Kainuu Region-Iso-Pyhäntä
It belongs to the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in the Kainuu region. List of lakes in Finland Iso-Pyhäntä in the Jarviwiki Web Service.
Kainuu Region-Jonkeri
Finland. It belongs to the Vuoksi main catchment area and is situated in Kainuu region. The Russian border is only four kilometers from the lake. Historically
Kainuu Region-Vuokkijärvi
medium-sized lake in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in the region of Kainuu, eastern Finland. The surface level of the lake is strongly regulated
Kainuu Region-Korvuanjärvi
Taivalkoski municipality in Northern Ostrobothnia region and partly in Suomussalmi municipality in Kainuu region. It belongs to the Iijoki main catchment area
Kainuu Region-Lammasjärvi
medium-sized lake in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in the Kainuu region, Kuhmo municipality in Finland. List of lakes in Finland Lammasjärvi
Kainuu Region-Lentiira
main catchment area and it is situated in Kuhmo municipality in the Kainuu region. The lake is quite narrow and deep with long bays. It belongs to
Kainuu Region-Lentua
main catchment area and it is situated in Kuhmo municipality in the Kainuu region. There is a route around the lake for paddlers. Protected forest and
Kainuu Region-Osmankajärvi
medium-sized lake in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in the region Kainuu in Finland. List of lakes in Finland Osmankajärvi in the Jarviwiki Web
Kainuu Region-Pesiöjärvi
main catchment area. It is located in Suomussalmi municipality, in the region Kainuu, Finland. List of lakes in Finland Pesiöjärvi in Järviwiki Web Service
Kainuu Region-Pieni-Kiimanen
Pieni-Kiimanen is a medium-sized lake in Kainuu region in northern Finland. It is located in Sotkamo and it belongs to the Oulujoki main catchment area
Kainuu Region-Piispajärvi
Piispajärvi is a medium-sized lake in the Oulujoki main catchment area in Kainuu region, in Finland. There is also a village named Piispajärvi in the eastern
Kainuu Region-Sapsojärvet
Sapsojärvet is a medium-sized lake in Kainuu region in northern Finland. The name is in plural, and it can also be in singular: Sapsojärvi. The lake is
Kainuu Region-Nordic bread culture
bread traditions in Finland are to be found in the regions of Karelia and Kainuu, where cereals have been ingeniously combined with other natural products
Kainuu Region-Kajaanin Haka
benefits are now experienced throughout the Kainuu region. The club runs the Kainuun nappulaliiga (Kainuu Little League) for 5–12 years old boys and girls
Kainuu Region-Kare Casals
and diplomas. Casals is married and has a daughter. IT-Pooli Group and Kainuu Etu Ltd Press Release Archived 2009-07-18 at archive.today retrieved = 09/01/2009
Kainuu Region-Rönttönen
A Rönttönen is a traditional sweet Finnish delicacy from the region of Kainuu. A small (about the size of the palm of a hand) open faced pie consisting
Kainuu Region-Talvivaara mine
largest nickel mines in Finland. The mine is located in Sotkamo in Kainuu region of Finland. The mine is owned by government-established Terrafame, which
Kainuu Region-Mäkäräinen
from the given name Makar (Makarios). Although the surname is common in Kainuu, particularly in Puolanka, Ristijärvi and Paltamo, it is relatively rare
Kainuu Region-Kivesjärvi
Some say that the name derive from old giant-related folklore around the region, some say that the name originally related to the ancient word for gillnet
Kainuu Region-Urho Kekkonen
a small cabin located in Pielavesi, in the Savo region of Finland, and spent his childhood in Kainuu. His family were farmers (though not poor tenant
Kainuu Region-Koillismaa
Taivalkoski and Posio are Savonian dialects, specifically Kainuu dialects. Parts of Pudasjärvi also use a Kainuu dialect. Results of the 2018 Finnish presidential
Kainuu Region-Kajaani sub-region
Kajaani sub-region is a subdivision of Kainuu and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. 64°13′37″N 27°43′43″E / 64.2269°N 27.7286°E / 64.2269;
Kainuu Region-Kehys-Kainuu
Kehys-Kainuu is a subdivision of Kainuu and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009. 64°07′30″N 29°31′16″E / 64.1251°N 29.5210°E / 64.1251; 29
Kainuu Region-1994 Finnish European Union membership referendum
76.44 Eastern Uusimaa 30,760 63.46 17,708 36.54 240 48,708 64,545 75.46 Kainuu 18,016 35.55 32,663 64.45 201 50,880 71,862 70.80 Kymenlaakso 72,173 66
Kainuu Region-Winter War
9th Army was positioned to strike into Central Finland through the Kainuu region. It was composed of three divisions with one more on its way. Its mission
Kainuu Region-Kainuu Sámi
Kainuu Sámi is an extinct Sámi language that was once spoken in Kainuu. It became extinct in the 18th century when the Kainuu Sámi began assimilating
Kainuu Region-Rokua National Park
kansallispuisto) is a UNESCO Global Geopark in the Northern Ostrobothnia region of Finland. The national park is located on the southern side of the Rokuanvaara
Kainuu Region-Hiidenportti National Park
park in Sotkamo in the Kainuu region of Finland. Hiidenportti National Park was established in 1982 to preserve the region's wilderness. A mosaic mix
Kainuu Region-Regional State Administrative Agency
State Administrative Agency for Northern Finland Northern Ostrobothnia, Kainuu Oulu Regional State Administrative Agency for Lapland Lapland Rovaniemi
Kainuu Region-1999 Finnish parliamentary election
9,923 4,457 3,724 0 5,579 308 2,162 1,392 688 133,389 88,825 88,243 790 Kainuu 4,010 20,593 4,515 12,150 1,192 0 919 450 201 332 583 70,684 46,600 46,201
Kainuu Region-Arctic
(Västerbotten, Norrbotten and Lappland), northern Finland (North Ostrobothnia, Kainuu and Lappi), Russia (Murmansk, Siberia, Nenets Okrug, Novaya Zemlya), the
Kainuu Region-Oulu (parliamentary electoral district)
läns) in 1939 and Oulu in 1997. It is conterminous with the regions of Kainuu and North Ostrobothnia. The district currently elects 18 of the 200 members
Kainuu Region-Suomussalmi
in Finland and is located in the Kainuu region about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northeast of Kajaani, the capital of Kainuu and 120 kilometres (75 mi) south
Kainuu Region-Veikko Huovinen
in 1952. Both of these concern the life and its peculiarities in the Kainuu region in Finland, written in a unique style of humor and characterized by
Kainuu Region-Kajaani
Cajanaburg (Swedish: Kajana), is a town in Finland and the regional capital of Kainuu. Kajaani is located southeast of Lake Oulu, which drains into the Gulf of
Kainuu Region-Slottslän
linnalääni Korsholms län Korsholm Castle 1384 1634 Central Ostrobothnia Kainuu Northern Ostrobothnia Coastal Ostrobothnia without Kaskinen, Korsnäs, Kristinestad
Kainuu Region-Names of places in Finland in Finnish and in Swedish
Finland in which Finnish is not the sole official language Do note status as only autonomous region: Åland will officially only accept Swedish language.
Kainuu Region-Karelians
Karelian republic and in some villages near the Russian border in the Kainuu region even today) South Karelian (Southern parts of the Karelian republic
Kainuu Region-Nuasjärvi
Nuasjärvi is a medium-sized lake in Kainuu region in northern Finland. It is located in Sotkamo and it belongs to the Oulujoki main catchment area. Nuasjärvi
Kainuu Region-Iivantiira
main catchment area and it is situated in Kuhmo municipality in the Kainuu region. Iivantiira is connected to the lake Juttuajärvi with Hoikka strait
Kainuu Region-Finland under Swedish rule
guerilla warfare continued on both sides of the eastern border, which led to Kainuu and Northern Ostrobothnia being largely deserted in the 1580s. Led by Pekka
Kainuu Region-Kurds in Finland
originate from Turkey and Iran, but most of them have come from Kurdistan region of Iraq, where they started arriving from in the 1990s as UNHCR quota refugees
Kainuu Region-Goat cheese
cheese originally comes from Southern Ostrobothnia, Northern Finland, and Kainuu. France produces a great number of goat milk cheeses, especially in the
Kainuu Region-Flags of Europe
became the European Union in 1992 continuing its usage. Part of the Caucasus region, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the boundaries of which may vary
Kainuu Region-Merja Kyllönen
biomedical laboratory technician from Oulu Polytechnic from Suomussalmi, Kainuu region, Finland in 2000. While working as a laboratory officer and a technical
Kainuu Region-Finns proper
exonym "Finland" and the endonym "Suomi" referred only to the Southwestern region inhabited by Finns proper. Later, the meaning of these names expanded to
Kainuu Region-Vaala
per square kilometre (5.2/sq mi). Previously Vaala was part of the Kainuu region but was transferred to Northern Ostrobothnia on 1 January 2016. Oulujärvi
Kainuu Region-North Karelia
Pohjois-Karjala; Swedish: Norra Karelen) is a region in eastern Finland. It borders the regions of Kainuu, North Savo, South Savo and South Karelia, as
Kainuu Region-North Savo
Norra Savolax) is a region in eastern Finland. It borders the regions of South Savo, Central Finland, North Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, and North Karelia. Kuopio
Kainuu Region-Kola Alkaline Province
the province originated from small degrees of partial melting in a source region in Earth's mantle made up of garnet-bearing peridotite. The lithosphere
Kainuu Region-Barents Euro-Arctic Council
Priorities" (PDF). Barents Euro-Arctic Council. "Chairmanship priorities of Kainuu Region 2015–2017" (PDF). Barents Euro-Arctic Council. "Kainuun puheenjohtajuuskauden
Kainuu Region-Frog coffin
Finland, including central Finland, Savo, Karelia, North Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, and as far north as south Lapland – these areas are mostly Lutheran in
Kainuu Region-List of Finnish regions by GDP
Karelia 4,801 5,280 16 Southern Savonia 4,414 4,855 17 Central Ostrobothnia 2,425 2,667 18 Kainuu 2,111 2,322 19 Åland 1,367 1,503 Finland 209,581 230,505
Kainuu Region-List of Uralic languages
dialects Middle dialects of Savonlinna region Eastern Savonian dialects or the dialects of North Karelia Kainuu dialects Central Finland dialects Päijänne
Kainuu Region-Municipalities of Kainuu
The 8 municipalities of the Kainuu Region (Swedish: Kajanaland) in Finland are divided into two sub-regions. Kajaani (Kajana) Paltamo Ristijärvi Sotkamo
Kainuu Region-2007 Finnish parliamentary election
391 10,041 26,942 2,163 9,955 2,574 0 2,428 747 136,308 85,743 85,241 502 Kainuu 18,565 4,216 4,666 9,877 1,143 1,166 0 1,863 331 69,657 42,084 41,827 257
Kainuu Region-List of Finnish regions by Human Development Index
South Karelia) 0.931 5 North & East (Southern Savonia, Northern Savonia, North Karelia, Kainuu, Central Ostrobothnia, North Ostrobothnia, Lapland) 0.925
Kainuu Region-North Ostrobothnia
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa; Swedish: Norra Österbotten) is a region of Finland. It borders the Finnish regions of Lapland, Kainuu, North Savo, Central Finland and Central
Kainuu Region-Kainuu
Kainuu, also historically known as Cajania (Swedish: Kajanaland), is one of the 19 regions of Finland (maakunta / landskap). Kainuu borders the regions
Kainuu Region-Etymology of Kven
kven may be linked to Kainuu, a region of Eastern Finland whose etymology is also disputed. Similar sounding words to "kainuu" also exist in the Sami
Kainuu Region-Reindeer distribution
reindeer in the eastern province of Kainuu. During the peak year of 2001, the Finnish forest reindeer population in Kainuu was established at 1,700. In a March
Kainuu Region-COVID-19 pandemic in Finland
diagnosed with the virus on 28 February—were confirmed in the Helsinki region. They were instructed to remain in isolation at home. This brought the total
Kainuu Region-Edvard August Vainio
border of the Grand Duchy of Finland and Russia, including North Karelia, Kainuu, Koillismaa, eastern Lapland, and Russian Karelia. Vainio included 626 species
Kainuu Region-Kvenland
Finnish region of Kainuu. Different interpretations of the origins of the mythical Pohjola exist. Some include parts of Lapland and the ancient Kainuu (same
Kainuu Region-Puolanka
Puolanka, also Puolango) is a municipality in Finland located in the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population of 2,359 (31 December 2023) and covers
Kainuu Region-Finns
Finns (kainuulaiset), and Finnish Karelians (karjalaiset). Today the importance of the tribal (heimo) identity generally depends on the
Kainuu Region-Kainuu people
Kainuu people (Finnish: kainuulaiset) are Eastern Finnish inhabitants of the Kainuu region. Kainuu was settled by Savonians in the 16th century but historically
Kainuu Region-Conifer
A coniferous forest pictured in the coat of arms of the Kainuu region in Finland
Kainuu Region-White Karelia
bordered by the White Sea to the east, Murmansk Oblast to the north, Finland (Kainuu and North Ostrobothnia) to the west, and the Muyezersky and Segezhsky Districts
Kainuu Region-Sámi history
reindeer herding to Native Americans. Kainuu Sámi was spoken in Kainuu, but became extinct in the 1700s. Kainuu Sámi belonged to the Eastern Sámi language
Kainuu Region-Kainuu dialect
Kainuu dialect is a dialect of Finnish spoken in Kainuu, Vaala, Koillismaa, Posio and Ranua. It belongs to the Savonian dialects, or more broadly, the
Kainuu Region-Wellbeing services counties of Finland
on the population of the county. 59 councillors: Central Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, East Uusimaa, South Karelia, South Savo, Kymenlaakso, North Karelia, Kanta-Häme
Kainuu Region-Karelians (Finns)
of Finland respectively. Eastern Kymenlaakso belongs to the historical region of Finnish Karelia, as the Kymi River served as the boundary between the
Kainuu Region-Tornedalians
tornedalingar) are a linguistic minority native to the Torne Valley (Meänmaa) region in northern Sweden and Finland. Tornedalians are since year 2000 a recognized
Kainuu Region-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
Kainuu Region-Vaara-Suomi
stretches from North Karelia ("Hills of Karelia") to Kainuu and Koillismaa ("Hill Country of Kainuu and Kuusamo"), north of the Finnish Lakeland. Through
Kainuu Region-Paltaniemi
Oulujärvi, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of the Kajaani's town center in Kainuu, Finland. It has a population of 291 inhabitants (in December 2020). The
Kainuu Region-Salpa Line
making it hard for the 12th battalion to keep its positions in Änänkäinen region. The same day the Finns destroyed a big Soviet patrol and learned, that
Kainuu Region-Näljänkä
pronunciation: [ˈnæljæŋkæ]) is a small village in the Suomussalmi municipality in Kainuu, Finland. It is located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of the municipal
Kainuu Region-List of mass shootings in Finland
others. Two of the wounded victims were bystanders. 26 December 2000 Vaala Kainuu 3 1 4 A man shot and killed his father, two brothers and wounded his mother
Kainuu Region-List of country subdivision flags in Europe
Moravia-Silesian South Moravian Zlín Faroe Islands Greenland Åland Central Finland Kainuu Kanta-Häme North Karelia Päijät-Häme Satakunta Central Ostrobothnia South
Kainuu Region-Continuation War
Infantry Division, and three brigades. 14th Division: deployed in the Kainuu region, commanded directly by Finnish Headquarters (Päämaja). Although initially
Kainuu Region-Hyrynsalmi
Hyrynsalmi is a municipality in Finland and is part of the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population of 2,063 (31 December 2023) and covers an
Kainuu Region-Kuhmo
municipality in Finland and is located at the south-eastern corner of the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population of 7,582 (31 December 2023) and covers
Kainuu Region-Paltamo
Paltamo, also Paldamo) is a municipality of Finland. It is part of the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population of 3,037 (31 December 2023) and covers
Kainuu Region-Raahe
eds. (1986). Finlandia: Otavan iso maammekirja. 8: Pohjois-Pohjanmaa - Kainuu (in Finnish). Helsinki: Otava. ISBN 978-951-1-09142-4. "Raahen historia"
Kainuu Region-Ristijärvi
part of the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population of 1,164 (31 December 2023), which make it the smallest municipality in Kainuu in terms of
Kainuu Region-Sotkamo
municipality of Finland, located in the Kainuu region about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Kajaani, the capital of Kainuu. Vuokatti, in west of Sotkamo, is the
Kainuu Region-Utajärvi
Finland. It is located in the Northern Ostrobothnia region next to the border of the Kainuu region, and is part of the former province of Oulu. It is 58
Kainuu Region-List of LGBT events
Ski Pride Kuusamo www.ruka.fi/ski-pride[permanent dead link] April 2016 Kainuu Pride Kajaani www.facebook.com/kainuupride July 2016 Queerstavi Pride Kustavi
Kainuu Region-Etymology of Kainuu
The origin of the name Kainuu has been disputed among Finnish historians and linguistics. Kainuu is a region of Finland. The reason for the controversy
Kainuu Region-1991 Finnish parliamentary election
27,616 12,402 4,762 3,687 0 5,219 4,679 456 135,563 93,426 92,018 1,408 Kainuu 25,025 5,415 4,681 10,380 2,032 0 1,643 1,427 276 73,204 52,166 51,522 644
Kainuu Region-List of national parks of Finland
Hiidenportti Kainuu 45 1982 15,000 63°52′22″N 29°3′31″E / 63.87278°N 29.05861°E / 63.87278; 29.05861 (Hiidenportti National Park) Hossa Kainuu 11 2017
Kainuu Region-List of airports in Finland
Jämsä Central Finland EFHA KEV Halli Airport Military 25 (0.00%) Kajaani Kainuu EFKI KAJ Kajaani Airport Civil 87,455 (0.39%) Kauhava Southern Ostrobothnia