North Karelia

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The location of North Karelia in Finland

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North Karelia (Finnish: [Pohjois-Karjala] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help)) is a part of Karelia and a region in eastern Finland. Neighbouring regions are Northern Savonia, Southern Savonia, Kainuu and South Karelia.

There is lot of fresh water in this region. Pielinen is the largest lake.

Municipalities

Pohjois-Karjala has 13 municipalities. 5 of those are cities (marked bold).

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View from a hill in Koli National Park, the most famous tourist attraction in North Karelia
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Heinävesi.vaakuna
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On red-black shield parted per pale three silvery five-chord Finnish zithers side by side; chords black.
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Joensuu.vaakuna
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On red field a silvery birch with golden catkins.
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Kontiolahti.vaakuna
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Liperi.vaakuna
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On silver field a red chevron, in which three silvery, flying geese fesswise.
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Per fess Gules and Sable, a helm Argent.

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