North Karelia

Facts about North Karelia 165 258 inhabitants (2014) 13 municipalities, of which five are towns Regional centre: Joensuu Distance to Petrozavodsk: 368 km A train connection to Saint Petersburg: 407 km Flight-time to Helsinki: 1 hour (438 km) Distance to Murmansk: 1,056 km Distance to Moscow: 1,147 km Distance to Archangel: 1,359 km 3.1.2019 esimerkillinen alatunniste

Russia as a trump card… North Karelia shares a 300-km-long common border with Russia Over 1,5 million border crossings take place annually at Niirala Large Russian markets near-by 5 million inhabitants in Saint Petersburg A leading hub of Russia know-how The Saimaa Canal links the area to the Baltic Sea A meeting point for the east and the west Ecumenicalism, studies in Western and Orthodox Theology at the University of Eastern Finland 3.1.2019 esimerkillinen alatunniste

The new era of natural resources… Joensuu, Europe’s forestry capital, is a unique hub of forestry expertise University of Eastern Finland, LUKE Natural Resources Institute Finland, the headquarters of the European Forest Institute… Forest technology John Deere, Kesla... A model area in the use of renewable energy The share of renewable energy used is already 65% Mining industry is experiencing growth The Pampalo gold mine in Ilomantsi was opened for production in 2011 The Kylylahti copper-zinc mine in Polvijärvi 3.1.2019 esimerkillinen alatunniste

Research and excellent study opportunities… University of Eastern Finland North Karelia University of Applied Sciences North Karelia Educational Federation of Municipalities 20.000 students 3.1.2019 esimerkillinen alatunniste

International product development and enterprise… Abloy Blancco Broman Group – Varaosamaailma Endomines John Deere Forestry Mantsinen Group Medisize NunnaUuni StoraEnso Thermo Fisher Scientific Tulikivi UPM-Kymmene Wood 3.1.2019 esimerkillinen alatunniste

Culture, events and traditional cuisine… Ilosaarirock in Joensuu Lieksa Brass Week Karelia Rowing Tour Open air Theatres Taitokortteli; handicraft and culture quarter in Joensuu Karelian pie Karelia à la carte 3.1.2019 esimerkillinen alatunniste

Did you know… the most eastern point of the continental EU is located in the municipality of Ilomantsi National landscape, Koli is a centre of tourism and nature, Ukko-Koli Hill located in Koli is Southern and Central Finland’s highest point (347 m) Lake Ladoga, Europe’s largest lake, is located just off the Finnish-Russian border in Russian Karelia One of the world's most prestigious materials science laboratories SIB-labs is located in Joensuu Nurmes is Europe’s official Christmas Carol town 3.1.2019 esimerkillinen alatunniste

A living environment with untarnished nature and lake scenery… Numerous bodies of water and an abundance of shoreline, summer cottages, which are also used by the tourism industry Finnish National Landscape; Koli and North Karelia’s hill-top villages Use of diverse hobby and recreational activity facilities intended for both locals and tourists Four distinct seasons and snow-abundant winters Affordable housing Everyday life is simple and safe Travel to work and hobbies is fast No traffic congestion 3.1.2019 esimerkillinen alatunniste