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We know that Finland is the land of thousand lakes, and so, just call from grace, because Finland has, believe it or not, approximately 190,000 lakes that are larger than 500 square meters, and the smaller organization ones, might not even managed to count. The lakes are spread all throughout Finland, but were most numerous in the central and eastern part of Finland, and for that reason, this part is called "lake Finland." Otherwise, Finland has three main geographical regions, which have some of their dominant characteristics: Finland lake, coastal Finland, which extends along the Finnish archipelago, which is divided into two sub-regions (south and Bothnian coast) and is the most densely populated part of Finland and Finnish Lapland , characterized by cold air, winter lasts six months, hilly region where Finnish ski centers ...
Today I'll start with the Finnish lake on which there is a lot of what to say, where there are many beautiful places, so it will be because the text of four or five parts. This region is the largest, and is the one attribute that gave Finland the amphibious country. organization Tampere is the largest city of the region, but of him I've already written, so this time I will introduce the largest lake in Finland, organization called Saimaa, heart lake part of Finland, which is with its area of 4400 square kilometers and the fifth largest lake in Europe, as and the beautiful towns along its shores ... Savonlinna, organization Mikkeli, Imatra, Lappeenranta, Varkaus and Joensuu. This landscape is a delightful maze, because although this is a big lake, imagine 14,000 islands scattered around it, which gives an unusually organization beautiful scenery blue - green carpet.
Winter in this part of Finland, cold and harsh. Bright part of the day during the winter lasts for about 5 hours, and the lake is frozen from mid-November to March. The thickness of the ice is then about 70 cm, so it is safe to walk on it. However, these images have their own beauty, because this nature is breathtaking in all seasons. Spring and summer are here because a haven for local and foreign tourists.
Imatra is adorable town, founded 1948th year on the southern shore of Lake Saimaa organization in eastern Finland, in the section organization called Southern Karelia, just 7 kilometers from the Finnish - Russian border. One could say that the water its specificity, because it is on the shores of the lake, then through Imatra flows and river Vuoksi, which goes back to Lake Ladoga in Russia, and is the most distinctive at Imatra rapids organization (financial Imatrankoski), which are a big tourist attraction. This place has always been a target of tourists, and even the Russian Empress Catherine II, known as Catherine the Great, that brought their guests organization of honor of the Russian writers, composers Wagner and many others ... Otherwise, if you are interested in how you can get to this places, so you can car from Helsinki, which is located organization about 250 km, or if you are coming from far away by plane, organization go to Riga in Latvia, and from there to the airport in Lappeeranti which is located about 40 km from Imatra, as far as I know, the Helsinki organization There is no flight to Lappeerantu. You can train from Helsinki to Joensuu places, to exit in Imatra, organization through which the train passes. As far as bus routes, vouch for the low-cost company Pohjolan Liikenne http://www.pohjolanliikenne.fi/. This area offers the best opportunities for outdoor activities, especially water sports. Here are flying can row, sail, swim and fish (salmon, pike, burbot ..), but also play golf, tennis, etc., while in winter prelepa but in a different role.
Imatra is situated in the area of outstanding natural beauty. At this point there are at least five routes organization for a perfect stay in nature ... just imagine yourself, how tied to legs slide down the steel structure 20 feet above Imatra rapids ... magically, and raises adrenaline. If we vouch for this kind of adventure, contact Imatra Express http://imatraexpress.fi/ ... prices are about 35, 50 and 70 euros, depending on the downhill, but in the end you can buy a certificate as proof that you are descended and test your mettle. Of course, it will cost you another 5 euros.
Otherwise Imatra canyon was formed 4500 years ago when the lake Saima wrecked mountain wreath Vuoksenniska in the region, and is located behind the hydroelectric and water acts without organization somehow eerily attractive as a dry and rocky river bed of granite. In the summer period, about 18 hours after the Finnish time, the hour opens hydropower, which creates Imatra rapids for tourists to enjoy the adrenalin activities. The sight of the release of water from these monsters is magnificent. An hour before the release of water, the tourists coming from all directions, so that we gain a better viewing position. Then create a delightful atmosphere when certain days during the week, let colored lights on the water that fills the canyon, while the background music is heard Sibelius or more precisely, his Karelia Suite ..... other seasons, hydropower opens only on big holidays and when it is not frozen.
Just to say that the hydropower plant was built as the city was founded, because the current was most needed. How is this an important hydroelectric power plants, management