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North Karelia
The Region of North Karelia is a region (maakunta / landskap) in eastern Finland. It borders to the regions of Kainuu, Northern Savonia, Southern Savonia, South Karelia and to Russia.
The city of Joensuu is the centre of the North Karelia region.
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Historical province
For History, Geography and Culture see: Karelia
Regional Council
Main article: North Karelia Regional Council
Municipalities
Main article: Municipalities of North Karelia
North Karelia is divided into 19 municipalities.
- Eno
- Ilomantsi
- Joensuu
- Juuka
- Kesälahti
- Kiihtelysvaara
- Kitee
- Kontiolahti
- Lieksa
- Liperi
- Nurmes
- Outokumpu
- Polvijärvi
- Pyhäselkä
- Rääkkylä
- Tohmajärvi
- Tuupovaara
- Valtimo
- Värtsilä
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Karelia
The coat of arms of North Karelia is composed of the arms of Karelia.
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