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Kymijoki

Kymijoki is a river in Finland. It is 204 kilometres (127 mi) long. It flows through the regions Päijänne Tavastia, Kymenlaakso and Uusimaa.

There are many hydroelectric power plants on the river. In the past, the river was an important way to transport wood.

The river starts from Päijänne and it flows to the Gulf of Finland.

Images for kids

  • Victor Westerholm - Kymi River (1902)

    Kymi River by Victor Westerholm in 1902

  • Vihtori Ylinen - Mouth of the Kymijoki River

    Mouth of the Kymi River, educational poster by Vihtori Ylinen [fi] from 1914

  • Mankalan voimalaitos

    Mankala Power Station along the Kymi River in the Iitti municipality

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Río Kymi para niños

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