Sea Lapland

Sea Lapland (Finnish: Meri-Lappi) is located in the southwestern part of Finnish Lapland.

Sea Lapland location

Three rivers, the Simojoki, Kemijoki and Tornionjoki, all flowing down to the Gulf of Bothnia, are situated in the region along with their deltas. Tornio is also called TornioHaparanda together with the neighbouring Swedish border city of Haparanda. The population of the area is around 60 000 inhabitants.

Industry, trade, seafaring, agriculture and tourism are important means of livelihood in Sea Lapland. Known sights are for example The Snowcastle in Kemi, Icebreaker Sampo and the Kukkolankoski village.

Municipalities

Current municipalities

	Kemi (city)
	Keminmaa
	Simo
	Tervola
	Tornio (city)

Former municipalities

Both municipalities were ceded to the city of Tornio.

	Alatornio (until 1973)
	Karunki (until 1973)

Gallery

• 
  SnowCastle of Kemi
• 
  Picture of Tornionjoki river in the winter
• 
  Icebreaker Sampo in Kemi
• 
  Liakanjoki river in Tornio

See also

• Peräpohjola

External links

• Visit Sea Lapland page