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Lapland borders the Finnish region of North Ostrobothnia in the south. It also borders the Gulf of Bothnia, Norrbotten County in Sweden, Finnmark County and Troms County in Norway, and Murmansk Oblast and the Republic of Karelia in Russia. The topography of Lapland varies from vast mires and forests in the south to fells in the north.
Physical map of Finland showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Finland.
Lapland, region of northern Europe largely within the Arctic Circle, stretching across northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland and into the Kola Peninsula of Russia. It is bounded by the Norwegian Sea on the west, the Barents Sea on the north, and the White Sea on the east.
Finnish Lapland is the Arctic far north in Finland, strictly defined as the province of the same name, but in practice starting near the Arctic Circle. Map. Directions. Satellite.
Finland, country in northern Europe. Finland is one of the world’s most northern and geographically remote countries and is subject to a severe climate. Nearly two-thirds of Finland is blanketed by thick woodlands. Finland forms a symbolic northern border between western and eastern Europe.
Northern Finland comprises Finnish Lapland and the provinces of Kainuu and Northern Ostrobothnia.
Best places to visit in Finnish Lapland. 1. Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi is most famously known for being the capital of Lapland and the “official” home of Santa Claus. It is also one of the best places in Finland for catching a glimpse of the northern lights.