1. North Karelia

2. Facts about North Karelia
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
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. Research and excellent study opportunities…
University of Eastern Finland
North Karelia University of Applied Sciences
North Karelia Educational Federation of Municipalities
students
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. 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
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