South Karelia

The Region of South Karelia is a region (maakunta / landskap) of Finland. It borders to the regions of Kymeenlaakso, Southern Savonia, North Karelia and to Russia.

Etelä-Karjalan maakunta Södra Karelens landskap 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 Kangasvuokko

Map highlighting the location of the Region of South Karelia

Historical province

For History, Geography and Culture see: Karelia

Regional Council

Main article: Municipalities of South Karelia

South Karelia is divided into 14 municipalities.

• Imatra
• Joutseno
• Lappeenranta
• Lemi
• Luumäki
• Parikkala
• Rautjärvi
• Ruokolahti
• Saari
• Savitaipale
• Suomenniemi
• Taipalsaari
• Uukuniemi
• Ylämaa

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Karelia

The coat of arms of South Karelia is composed of the arms of Karelia.