South Karelia
The Region of South Karelia is a region (maakunta / landskap) 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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The Regions of North and South Karelia lie in Finland and the Karelian Republic in Russia. The Karelian Isthmus is part of the Leningrad Oblast.
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Historical province
For History, Geography and Culture see: Karelia
Regional Council
Main article: South Karelia Regional Council
Municipalities
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.