Kuopio

Finland

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Kuopio, city, south centralFinland, on the Kallavesi (lake). Originally founded in 1653, Kuopio existed as little more than a village until 1776, when KingGustav III ordered new city plans drawn up. It received its municipalcharter in 1782. Kuopio is the centre of the FinnishOrthodox Church and has a bishopric. Accessible by major water and rail routes as well as air service, the city serves as the cultural and economic centre of the region. Industry is centred on wood products, machinery, textiles, and liqueur distillation. It is a tourist centre for the Savo lake and forest country, and nearby Puijo hill is one of Finland’s best knownskiing centres. Kuopio hosts the annual Finland Ice Marathon. Pop. (2005 est.) 90,726.

This article was most recently revised and updated byAmy Tikkanen.

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