Selkie, Finland

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Selkie is a village of Kontiolahti in North Karelia, Finland. It has a population of about 300. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Selkie: Finland". Geographical Names. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  2. "Selkie, Finland". Snowchange. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  3. "Finland Drained Its Peatlands. He's Helping Bring Them Back". YaleEnvironment360. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
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