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North Karelia
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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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| Region | FI133 |
| Province | Eastern Finland |
| Historical province | Karelia |
| Area | 17,782 km² |
| Population - Total (2002) - Density |
169,722 9.5/km² |
| Regional bird | Cuckoo |
| Regional fish | Lake salmon |
| Regional flora | Prickly rose |
 Map highlighting the location of the Region of North Karelia |
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For History, Geography and Culture see: Karelia
Main article: North Karelia Regional Council
Main article: Municipalities of North Karelia
North Karelia is divided into 16 municipalities.
- Eno
- Ilomantsi
- Joensuu
- Juuka
- Kesälahti
- Kitee
- Kontiolahti
- Lieksa
- Liperi
- Nurmes
- Outokumpu
- Polvijärvi
- Pyhäselkä
- Rääkkylä
- Tohmajärvi
- Valtimo
Main article: Heraldry of Karelia
The coat of arms of North Karelia is composed of the arms of Karelia.
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