North Karelia is a region in eastern Finland. It borders the regions of Kainuu, North Savo, South Savo and South Karelia, as well as Russia's Republic of Karelia. It is the easternmost region of Finland and shares a 300 kilometres (190 mi) border with Russia. The city of Joensuu is the capital and the largest settlement of the region.
View from a hill in Koli National Park, the most famous tourist attraction in North Karelia
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.
The Kajaani railway station
The Vuokatti railway station
The windmill of Riihipiha in Vuolijoki
Hövelö (Eino Leino House) in Paltaniemi, Kajaani