1. Kainuu Region 2010

2. Kainuu in brief Region of Kainuu is situated in Eastern Finland Consists of nine municipalities: Hyrynsalmi, Kajaani, Kuhmo, Paltamo, Puolanka, Sotkamo, Suomussalmi, Ristijärvi and Vaala Total population around 83,000 Regional capital Kajaani: around 38,000 Land area comparable to Belgium in size Kainuu is well-known for its forests, nature, measurement technology and good opportunities for sports, among other things

3. Kainuu in Europe

4. Kainuu in relation to the whole of Finland

5. Population development in Kainuu

6. 200720202030 0-6 (%)6,46,76,5 7-19 (%)15,613,513,8 20-64 (%)57,951,246,8 65-74 (%)10,616,114,8 75- (%)9,512,518,2 Development of the age structure in Kainuu 2007 – 2030

7. Sources of livelihood

8. Future business areas in Kainuu In the regional development program by business areas for the development of livelihoods and industry have been chosen based on their inherent strengths and future expectations: 1. ICT and Electronics measurement technology vehicle information systems (e.g. a car testing pipe) metal 2. Tourism leisure activities culture (e.g. Kuhmo Chamber Music) experiences conferences 3. Natural Resources forest local food mining (e.g. Talvivaara nickel mine) energy