Finnish Lakeland (Lake District)
Finland has over 188,000 lakes and around 180,000 islands, many located in the Lakeland district, mostly concentrated within southeastern Finland. Finnish Lakeland is a blue labyrinth of lakes, islands, rivers and canals, interspersed with forests and ridges, stretching for hundreds of kilometres in a placid and staggeringly beautiful expanse.
Basic Info
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Category
Mega Natural Landscape Region
Secondary Category (If any)
Lake District
Spanning Countries or Regions
Finland: Central & Eastern Regions, Russia
Area Size
1,147 km2 (443 sq mi)
Known For
Largest Lake District in Europe
Contains some UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Day Trip from Major Cities
Day Trip from Helsinki or Tampere possible
Location
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Finnish Lakeland, Taipalsaari, Finland
Location Boundaries
North: Kainuu
East: Russia (Karelian Isthmus, Republic of Karelia)
South: Salpausselkä Ridges
West: Central Finland
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