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Kuopio ( / kuˈoʊpioʊ / KUO-pi-ou, [8] Finnish: [ˈkuo̯pio] ⓘ) is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Savo. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Kuopio is approximately 124,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 145,000.
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Kuopio is Lakeland’s biggest city and a continuously developing centre of education, culture and industry. It’s also the centre of tourism in the area and hosts a broad range of cultural events and other types of entertainment.
The capital of Lakeland, Kuopio, is therefore a popular, all-year-round travel destination thanks to its colorful culture, delicious food, and beautiful urban nature. The central area surrounding the Kuopio Market Square is just the right size to explore by foot.
Founded in 1775, Kuopio is a thriving, modern city, where science and technology blends into the verdant natural beauty of the local environment. Surrounded by lake Kallavesi, much of Kuopio has been developed on islands.
Kuopio is the quintessential summery lakeside town, offering pleasure cruises on the azure water, hikes in spruce forests, tasty local fish specialities and plenty of terraces and beer gardens where you can enjoy a drink.
Kuopio is the capital and largest city of North Savonia. The city is surrounded by lakes from three sides, which supplies loads of beaches and the feeling of water being always close. Some of the wooden houses arranged as a grid have been preserved in the centre which makes it a nice place to visit.
