South Karelia
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South Karelia (Finnish: Etelä-Karjala; Swedish: Södra Karelen) is a region of Finland. It borders to the regions of Kymenlaakso, Southern Savonia, North Karelia and to Russia. The term "South Karelia" might also be used to refer to the southern parts of the entire Karelia — the Region of South Karelia is termed "South" because it is the southernmost part of Karelia on Finnish territory.
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| Region | FI187 |
| Province | Southern Finland |
| Historical province | Karelia |
| Area | 5,618 km² |
| Population - Total (2002) - Density |
136,694 24.3/km² |
| Regional bird | Thrush nightingale |
| Regional fish | Lake salmon |
| Regional flora | Pale pasque flower |
 Map highlighting the location of the Region of South Karelia |
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[edit] Historical province
For History, Geography and Culture see: Karelia
[edit] Regional Council
Main article: South Karelia Regional Council
[edit] Municipalities
Main article: Municipalities of South Karelia
South Karelia is divided into 11 municipalities.
[edit] Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Karelia
The coat of arms of South Karelia is composed of the arms of Karelia.
[edit] External links
Media related to South Karelia at Wikimedia Commons- South Karelia Region
- Travel information around the area
Coordinates: 61°N 28°E / 61°N 28°E
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