Sea Lapland (Finnish: Meri-Lappi) occupies the most southwest region of Finnish Lapland.
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Three rivers, the Simojoki, Kemijoki and Tornionjoki, all flowing down to the Gulf of Bothnia, are situated in the region along with their deltas. [1] Tornio is also called TornioHaparanda together with the neighbouring Swedish border city of Haparanda. The population of the area is around 60 000 inhabitants. [2]
Industry, trade, seafaring, agriculture and tourism are important means of livelihood in Sea Lapland. [3] Known sights are for example The Snowcastle in Kemi, Icebreaker Sampo and the Kukkolankoski village. [4]
