The Ounasjoki[1] (Northern Sami: Ovnnesjohka) is the Kemijoki's largest tributary and is Finland's longest single river tributary. It is also the largest river entirely within its borders. Ounasjoki is approximately 299.6 kilometres (186.2 mi) in length, and the catchment area is 13,968 square kilometres (5,393 sq mi), 27% of the Kemijoki catchment area.
| Ounasjoki | |
|---|---|
 Ounajoki above the rapids | |
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| Native name | Ovnnesjohka (Northern Sami) |
| Location | |
| Country | Finland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Ounasjärvi, Enontekiö, Finland |
| • elevation | 450 metres (1,480 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Kemijoki, Rovaniemi, Finland |
| Length | 299.6 kilometres (186.2 mi) |
| Basin size | 13,968 square kilometres (5,393 sq mi) |
Course
editThe Ounasjoki originates at Ounasjärvi lake in Enontekiö. It flows first eastwards through Periläjärvi lake and turns south after some seven kilometres. The river then follows southern-southeasterly course until its confluence with the Kemijoki at Rovaniemi.
Tributaries
editLeft
edit- Näkkäläjoki
- Käkkälöjoki
- Syvä Tepastojoki
- Loukinen
- Meltausjoki
Right
edit- Marrasjoki
Fauna
editGrayling, trout, pike and other fish typical to northern Finland are found in the Ounasjoki.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Ounasjoki Map — Satellite Images of Ounasjoki". maplandia.com. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
- ^ "Ounasjoki". ounasjoki.fi. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
External links
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Media related to Ounasjoki at Wikimedia Commons
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