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Why is the Kemijoki river important?
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Kemijoki, the longest river in Finland (over 500 km), has been an important waterway both in summer and winter. Its average width between Rovaniemi and Kemi is about 600 m. Human beings arrived in this area more than 8,000 years ago to fish and hunt.
Which is the longest river in Finland?
The longest rivers in Finland as of 2023, by length is the Kemijoki. Kemijoki is the longest river in Finland with 500 kilometers in length, followed by Iijoki with 330 kilometers. The Kemijoki runs through Lake Kemijärvi and the city of Rovaniemi before reaching the Gulf of Bothnia at Kemi.
What river runs through Rovaniemi?
The crossing of two majestic rivers – Ounasjoki River and Kemijoki River – is a striking backdrop to summer life of chilling and activities in Rovaniemi. The Arctic rivers and delta areas create a unique city scenery.
Kemijoki definition: the longest river in Finland, flowing SW from Lapland to the Gulf of Bothnia. 345 miles (555 km) long.. See examples of KEMIJOKI used ...
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Oct 16, 2023 · Kemijoki' with its 550 km (340 mi) length, is the longest river in Finland. It runs through Kemijärvi and Rovaniemi before reaching the Gulf ...