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Rovaniemi (/ ˈ r oʊ v ə n i. ə m i / ROH-və-nee-ə-mee, Finnish: [ˈroʋɑˌnie̯mi] ⓘ; Northern Sami: Roavvenjárga [ˈroɑ̯vveˌɲaːrːka]; Inari Sami: Ruávinjargâ; Skolt Sami: Ruäʹvnjargg) is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Lapland. It is located near the Arctic Circle in the northern interior of the country.
Rovaniemi on Suomen kaupunki ja Lapin maakuntakeskus, joka sijaitsee napapiirin tuntumassa Kemijoen ja Ounasjoen yhtymäkohdassa. Rovaniemen kaupungissa asuu noin 65 000 ja laajemmin Rovaniemen seudulla asuu noin 69 000 henkilöä.
Rovaniemi is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Lapland, located in the northern interior of the country. The population of Rovaniemi is approximately 65,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 69,000. It is the 17th most populous city in Finland, and the 12th most populous urban area in the country.
Rovaniemi is a town in Lapland, in northern Finland. Rovaniemi is very close to the Arctic Circle. The population was over 61,000 in January 2014. The area is huge in typical European scale. Neigbouring municipalities are Kittilä, Sodankylä, Kolari, Pello, Ylitornio, Tervola, Ranua, Posio, Kemijärvi and Pelkosenniemi .
Rovaniemi, on the Arctic Circle, is the capital, transport hub and main commercial centre of Lapland, Finland 's northernmost province. The city is 2,613 km (1,623 mi) south of the North Pole. It is a highly popular tourist destination and is considered to be the official home town of Santa Claus .
Rovaniemi, city, northern Finland, at the junction of the Kemi and Ounas rivers, northeast of Tornio, on the Arctic Circle. Incorporated in 1929, it became the administrative centre of Lappi in 1939, when the government of Lapland was reorganized.