description Ounasjoki River Overview
The Ounasjoki River is a prominent waterway located in the Finnish region of Lapland, flowing southward for roughly 300 kilometers. It converges with the Kemijoki River near the city of Rovaniemi, serving as a major tributary within the Arctic drainage basin. The Ounasjoki is notable for being one of Finland's last remaining major rivers that has not been modified by dams, and it sustains populations of Atlantic salmon.
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Where is the Ounasjoki River?
The Ounasjoki River flows through Finnish Lapland in northern Finland. It runs southward through an Arctic environment before reaching Rovaniemi.
How long is the Ounasjoki River?
The river is roughly 300 kilometers long. It is one of the important tributaries in the Kemijoki drainage basin.
Where does the Ounasjoki meet the Kemijoki?
The Ounasjoki joins the Kemijoki near the city of Rovaniemi. Their confluence makes Rovaniemi an important river location in Finnish Lapland.
Is the Ounasjoki a tributary or a main river?
The Ounasjoki is a major tributary of the Kemijoki River. Its flow contributes to the larger Arctic drainage system of northern Finland.
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