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Joensuu is a city in eastern
Finland. It is located in the
province of
Eastern Finland and is part of
North Karelia region. It was founded in
1848. The population of Joensuu is approximately 58,000 (2005).
Joensuu is a lively student city with over 8000 students enrolled at the
University of Joensuu and a further 3500 at the
North Karelia Polytechnic.
The largest employers are the municipal City of Joensuu, North Karelian Hospital District Federation of Municipalities,
Abloy and
Punamusta.
The European Forest Institute, the University and many other institutes and export enterprises such as Abloy and
John Deere Forestry give Joensuu an international flavour.
History
The city of
Joensuu, which was founded by the
Czar Nicholas I of Russia in
1848, is the regional centre and the capital of
North Karelia. During the 19th century Joensuu was a city of manufacture and commerce. When in
1860 the city received dispensation rights to initiate commerce, former restrictions against industry were removed and the local sawmills began to prosper and expand. Water traffic was improved by the building of the
Saimaa Canal. Consequently, a lively commerce between the regions of
North Karelia,
St.Petersburg and
Central Europe was enabled. At the end of the 19th century Joensuu was one of the largest harbour cities in
Finland.
Throughout the centuries
Karelian traders have plied the
Pielisjoki River. The river has always been the lively heart of the city. Canals - completed by
1870 - increased the river traffic. Thousands of
steamboats,
barges and logging boats sailed along the river during the golden age of river traffic. The Pielisjoki River has also been an important
log raft route, providing wood for the
sawmills and for the entire
lumber industry.
During the last few decades, the formerly modest agrarian town has developed into a vital center of the province. Success in regional annexations, the establishment
of the province of
Karelia and investments in education have been the most decisive actions in this development.
The
University of Joensuu has, in twenty-five years, expanded to eight
faculties. The University of Joensuu is one of the mainstays for the vitality of the city and so for all
North Karelia. Diversified international cooperation in science, industry and commerce benefits the whole region.
The proximity of the eastern border has been an important factor in the history of the city. The
Republic of Karelia is once again a significant area for cooperation with nearby regions in
Russia. Export companies in Joensuu continue the pre-revolutionary traditions in foreign trade. Joensuu offers many possibilities for varied cultural activities. High-quality events - Ilosaarirock, Joensuu Music Winter, Festival of Visual Culture Viscult, Gospel festivals - and the unspoilt environment increase the attractiveness of the city.
Joensuu has been at times referred to as the 'Forest Capital of Europe', mainly due to the fact that the
European Forest Institute is based there. Other forestry research and educational facilities are also based in Joensuu.
At the beginning of
2009 the municipalities of Eno and Pyhäselkä will become a part of Joensuu. There will then be approximately 72 000 inhabitants in the Joensuu municipal area.
Statistics
- Population (on 2005): about 58,000
- Unemployment rate : 14,5% (31.1.2007)
- Total area: 1313 km²
- Land: 1174 km²
- Tax rate: 19 %
- Location:
- Nearest airport with regular air service: Joensuu Airport, Liperi, 11 km
- Nearest inland port: Joensuu
- Districts: 26
Distances
Distances to other Finnish cities:
Friendship cities
Roskilde, Denmark
Ísafjarðarbær, Iceland
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