Country Finland Time zone EET (UTC+2) NUTS 133 Area 21,584 km² | Historical province Karelia ISO 3166 code FI-13 Regional bird Cuckoo Population 166,500 (2009) | |
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Colleges and Universities University of Eastern Finland, University of Kuopio, University of Joensuu Clubs and Teams Jokipojat, JIPPO, Lieksan Hurtat, SC Riverball, Lehmon Pallo-77 Points of interest Koli National Park, Kitee Zoo, Patvinsuo National Park, Petkeljärvi National Park, Pielisjoki Destinations Koli National Park, Joensuu, Patvinsuo National Park, Lieksa, Nurmes | ||
North Karelia (Finnish: Pohjois-Karjala; Swedish: Norra Karelen) is a region in eastern Finland. It borders the regions of Kainuu, Northern Savonia, Southern Savonia and South Karelia, as well as Russia.
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Map of North Karelia, Finland
The city of Joensuu is the capital of North Karelia.
North Karelia is renowned among public health officials. In the 1960s Finland led industrialized nations in heart disease mortality rates. North Karelia had Finland's highest incidence. In 1972 a long-term project was undertaken which targeted this risk in North Karelia. The resulting improvement in public health is still considered remarkable, a model for the rest of the nation.
Municipalities
The region of North Karelia is made up of 13 municipalities, of which four have city status (marked in bold).
Heraldry
The coat of arms of North Karelia is composed of the arms of Karelia.
Education
Institutions of higher education in North Karelia include:
Both of these institutions are found in Joensuu.
Politics
Results of the Finnish parliamentary election, 2011 in North Karelia: