Sea Lapland

Sea Lapland (Finnish: Meri-Lappi) occupies the most southwest region of Finnish Lapland.

Three rivers, the Simojoki, Kemijoki and Tornionjoki, all flowing down to the Gulf of Bothnia, are situated in the region along with their deltas.[1] Tornio is also called TornioHaparanda together with the neighbouring Swedish border city of Haparanda. The population of the area is around 60 000 inhabitants.[2]

Industry, trade, seafaring, agriculture and tourism are important means of livelihood in Sea Lapland.[3] Known sights are for example The Snowcastle in Kemi, Icebreaker Sampo and the Kukkolankoski village.[4]

Municipalities

Current municipalities

Kemi (city)
Keminmaa
Simo
Tervola
Tornio (city)

Former municipalities

Both municipalities were ceded to the city of Tornio.

Alatornio (until 1973)
Karunki (until 1973)

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Visit Sea Lapland,Regions of Sea Lapland
  2. ^ YLE: Meri-Lapin väkiluku ei juuri muutu
  3. ^ Meri-Lappi Sea-Lapland Book
  4. ^ Sea Lapland See and do
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