South Karelia

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The Region of South Karelia is a region (maakunta / landskap) of Finland. It borders to the regions of Kymenlaakso, Southern Savonia, North Karelia and to Russia. The term "South Karelia" might also be used to refer to the southern parts of the entire Karelia — the Region of South Karelia is termed "South" because it is the southernmost part of Karelia on Finnish territory.

Etelä-Karjalan maakunta
Södra Karelens landskap
Coat of Arms
Region FI187
Province Southern Finland
Historical province Karelia
Area 5,618 km²
Population
 - Total (2002)
 - Density
136,694
24.3/km²
Regional bird Thrush nightingale
Regional fish Lake salmon
Regional flora Pale pasque flower
South Karelia on a map of Finland
Map highlighting the location of the Region of South Karelia
The Regions of North and South Karelia lie in Finland and the Karelian Republic in Russia. The Karelian Isthmus is part of the Leningrad Oblast.
The Regions of North and South Karelia lie in Finland and the Karelian Republic in Russia. The Karelian Isthmus is part of the Leningrad Oblast.


Contents

[edit] Historical province

For History, Geography and Culture see: Karelia

[edit] Regional Council

Main article: South Karelia Regional Council


[edit] Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of South Karelia

South Karelia is divided into 12 municipalities.

[edit] Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Karelia

The coat of arms of South Karelia is composed of the arms of Karelia.

[edit] External links

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