Kuopio facts for kids
Kuopio is a city in Northern Savonia, Finland. It is the biggest city and cultural center of Eastern Finland. In November 2015 the population was about 112.000. It is the 8th biggest city in Finland.
The city is surrounded by lake Kallavesi. Many parts of the city are built on islands. Kuopio has always been a city of education. Two important schools are the University of Eastern Finland and the Savonia University of Applied Sciences.
In 2011 the town of Karttula merged with Kuopio. In 2013 Nilsiä merged as well.
Twin towns — Sister cities
Kuopio is twinned with:
Images for kids
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Kuopio is almost completely surrounded by lake Kallavesi.
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KuPS vs HJK at Magnum Areena, Kuopio. Finnish League Cup, March 11, 2008.
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Minna Canth, a writer and a social activist
See also
In Spanish: Kuopio para niños
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