Eastern Finlands largest city is located in the region of North Savonia. The city is monolingually Finnish. Kuopio was founded in 1653 by Per Brahe but received city rights in 1775 by king Gustav...
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Eastern Finlands largest city is located in the region of North Savonia. The city is monolingually Finnish. Kuopio was founded in 1653 by Per Brahe but received city rights in 1775 by king Gustav III. Here you Finlands Orthodox Church museum, the city's own museum and the city theatre..
"When we speak of Kuopio, the beautiful lakes, Puijo tower and the nationally known lively square, are the first things we think about. Today, more and more people know Kuopio as a centre of top class education and research. A city with an international focus, with diverse industry and high tech knowledge, side by side with clean natural surroundings. A cultural city that offers its inhabitants a good life and good services."
From kuopio.fi"
Facts:
Inhabitants:95000
Area:1730 square kilometres
