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Kainuu

Kainuu

Region in Finland
Kainuu, also historically known as Cajania, is one of the 19 regions of Finland. Kainuu borders the regions of North Ostrobothnia, North Savo and North Karelia. In the east, it also borders Russia. Culturally Kainuu is part of larger... Wikipedia
Population: 73,959 (2017)
Area: 8,760 mi²
Capital: Kajaani
Historical province: Ostrobothnia
Regional bird: Siberian jay (Perisoreus infaustus)
Regional fish: European smelt (Osmerus eperlanus)