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General information
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...trade, administration and education has taken form. Rovaniemi has always been a gateway to
Lapland
, and it served as the administrative centre of the Province of
Lapland
since 1938. Rovaniemi... ...Rovaniemi in 2006. Thanks to its location, Rovaniemi has grown naturally into the capital of
Lapland
with a pulse of its own that is suitably calming yet rousing – it is the beating heart of
Lapland
...
Activities
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Adventures and experience galore! The Capital City of
Lapland
Rovaniemi is a unique destination both with respect to location and services. Located where
Lapland
begins, you can cross the Arctic Circle, meet Santa Claus, enjoy the brightness of the summer...
Murmansk
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...has an international airport. The town has two universities: the Murmansk State Technical
University
and the Murmansk State
University
of Pedagogy. The city also has numerous educational... ...education. Both universities and other higher education establishments are in partnership with the
University
of
Lapland
and the Polytechnic of Rovaniemi. The most significant cultural offerings of Murmansk...
Mayor
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Rovaniemi is the Capital of
Lapland
. The city is located at the Arctic Circle. Sometimes it is called "The second capital of Finland... ...is a service centre of education, commerce and administration. We have the northernmost
university
in EU, with four faculties. And there is a higher professional education institution called...
Media
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...ELTV experience
Lapland
TV issuu.com/roikaupunki... ...webcams Picture collections of Provincial Museum of
Lapland
Santa Claus Videos...
History
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...most important transport routes at the time, Rovaniemi began to adopt the role of the "gateway to
Lapland
". There has probably been continuous settlement in the Rovaniemi area since the Stone Age... ...denotes a forested ridge or hill or the site of an old forest fire. In the dialects of southern
Lapland
, however, " rova " means a heap of stones, a rock or group of rocks in a stretch of rapids, or...
Vallan varrella
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...designed the memorial monument dedicated to the 6th Division, with the majority of men natives of
Lapland
, fighting on many fronts in the Continuation War of 1941–1944. During the
Lapland
War, from the... ...represents Rovaniemi rising from the ashes. The symbolism is perfect for Rovaniemi: during the
Lapland
War, 90% of the buildings that stood where the town centre is today were destroyed; only about...
Kiruna
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...Contrastingly, Kiruna has a lack of competent research personnel, and it does not have its own
university
, or other institute of higher education. The space research facility of the
University
of Uumaja... ...its type in the world. Kiruna offers many of the same activities and recreational possibilities as
Lapland
and Rovaniemi. In addition, they arrange adventure trips into mines and “scientific” activities...
St. Johann in Tirol
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...of Rovaniemi has also has delegations at the Jaggas festivities in July. Rovaniemi has an active
Lapland
– Tirol Club, which has been an important partner for the Municipality in its friendship town activities. The
Lapland
– Tirol Club has, for instance, actively participated in arranging the Tirol Weeks in Rovaniemi...
Arctic Policies
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Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference This international Arctic conference has been organized in Rovaniemi biannually since 2013 by the City of Rovaniemi and the Arctic Centre at the
University
of
Lapland
. Read more: Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit
Immigrant life in Rovaniemi
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...beautiful and calm; the darkness is relaxing and of course we love to drive sled, and I think
Lapland
is the best choice for sledding dogs!” City Rovaniemi-Finland Times Report... ...of marathon by fat-bike, by ski and on foot. In 2014, he also organized the
Lapland
extreme challenge 900 kilometers in Finnish
Lapland
in winter. He has worked in Antarctica for...
Cinema
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...and filmmakers assemble to discuss annual themes. Educational activities for filmmakers from
Lapland
are organized in connection with the festival, as well as workshops for different target-groups;... ...into festival events all over town. Film screenings for school children are arranged elsewhere in
Lapland
as well
Joki
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...once one the best salmon rivers in Europe. Fishing salmon, nowadays the provincial fish species of
Lapland
, was strictly regulated. In the past, local maidservants and farm hands wanted it to be specified... ...The Ounaskoski Bridge was built in 1930. The Germans blew it up during the
Lapland
War in October 1944. The new 323-m-long railway and road bridge (nowadays also known as the Old...
Inapolku
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...Rovaniemi had obtained market town rights in 1929. Salokangas directed the reconstruction of
Lapland
between 1945 and 1948. There are 17 buildings designed by him in the city, easy to spot due to... ...colours of the roofs of the three blocks, the architect aspired to represent the four colours of
Lapland
, with the fourth colour being the green of the pine forest...
Jätkät Lossinranta Markkinat
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...spruce, characterise the scenery and have been important to the people and the forest industry in
Lapland
; the lumberjack earned his living from them. During the busiest years, 10,000 men travelled... ...Kallio’s son, worked abroad a lot, and many celebrities modelled for him. The students of the
University
of
Lapland
wash and cap the Lumberjack on May Day Eve. By doing so, they combine the traditions of...
Summer Events
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...14.7. 13.-15.7. 20.-22.7 Rovaniemi Marathon Ancient Market of Auttiköngas
Lapland
Trophy 2007 21.7. Mad aboutSanta Claus, an event on Lordi’s square...
Basic education
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...teaches children skills in self-expression and capabilities needed for vocational, polytechnic and
university
education in the chosen art form. Rovaniemi School of Visual Arts 180 Students The Dance Art Institute 400 Students
Lapland
College of Music 500 Students
Harbin
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...European influence. Harbin has many universities and research facilities. The most prestigious
university
is the Harbin Institute of Technology, which specialises in research into high technology...
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8 seasons Four seasons did not suffice for
Lapland
ers and the Sami people in the olden days. Instead, they structured time into eight periods
Library
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...music and movies as well as newspapers and magazines pertaining to various branches of knowledge.
Lapland
collection is large and in many languages.Sami library collection is also comprehensive. You can...
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