Kajaani 2011

Kajaani. FinlandFrom February 2nd to 7th

amadeu bonet

Kajaani

• Kajaani is located 550 kms north of the Helsinki, the capital of Finland. It is in the Kainuu region.

• Between these cities there are several daily flight, train and bus connections.

• The economy in Kainuu is based on forestry and agriculture, electronics, services, tourism and mining.

The Kainuu region

The Kainuu region consists of nine municipalities.

• Population approximately 83.160

• Largest municipality Kajaani, pop. approx.

38.100

Kainuu Vocational College (Kainuun ammattiopisto)

Provides upper secondary vocational education and training In Kainuu and Koillismaa region. There are more than 4.700 students: •2735 students (from ages 16-19) studying for a vocational upper secondary qualification,•1400 students on average in adult education.•650 students on average in apprenticeship training.

And 470 people working for the college.

A small fishing rod

Fly larvae as a bait

A big auger to drill the ice

And a hook

We saw a hare running across the snow

We visited a center that prepares sleigh rides pulled by huskies

There’s a Finish winter tradition in which you sit in a sauna and then run outside and go to swim naked in icy water… or.

… or, roll around naked in the snow.

ALKOO STORESThe sale of liquor is a state monopoly