Kemi

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According to current statistics, Kemi has the highest number of drug crimes than any other town in Finland. This is thought to be due to its proximity to the Swedish border and the drug smuggling that occurs across it.[3]

History

World War II hostage crisis

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Geography

Kemi is situated on the Bothnian Bay, at the mouth of the river Kemijoki, and it is part of the Lapland region.

Climate

The climate type of Kemi is a typical subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc). It is characterized by long, cold winters and warm, short summers; but because it is on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia, the characteristics of its continental climate are not as pronounced as inland areas. Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

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Economy

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Valtakatu street seen from Kemi City Hall.

The main economic activity in Kemi is centered on two large paper and woodpulp mills and on the only chromium mine in Europe (which supplies the Outokumpu ferrochrome plant in Tornio).

In April 2007, the city of Kemi laid off all of its municipal workers for two weeks due to the failing economy of the city. Spiraling specialist healthcare costs and a fleeing industry tax base are stated as the cause for the firing.[4] These are the most drastic temporary dismissals to take place in Finland since 2000.

Sights

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Kemi SnowCastle

Kemi has a claim to fame as the home of the world's largest snow castle[5] (reconstructed every year to a different design). The SnowCastle of Kemi is usually built in the inner harbor of the city.

A model of The Crown of Finland (the original was never made for the King of Finland) is kept in the town's gemstone gallery. It also houses replicas of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain, the scepter of the Czar of Russia, the Orbs of Denmark, and the diamond necklace of Marie Antoinette, among other items.

Additional attractions include:

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Culture

Kemi is the hometown of the power metal band Sonata Arctica.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Politics

Results of the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election in Kemi:[6]

Town manager

Town manager Term
Olli Nylander 1930-1956
Risto Hölttä 1956-1966
Taisto Jokelainen 1967-1980
Juhani Leino 1980-2000
Kalervo Ukkola 2000-2005
Ossi Repo 2006-2012
Tero Nissinen 2012-2021
Matti Ruotsalainen 2021-

Transportation

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The Karihaaranväylä street and bridge over the National road 4 in Kemi

Kemi railway station is an intermediate station on the railway between Lapland and Helsinki. It is operated by VR. The junction of the Kolari and Rovaniemi lines lies to the north of Kemi station.

Finnish national road 4 and European routes E8 and E75 run through the town.

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The Port of Kemi is a cargo port handling containerised and bulk cargo as well as oil and petrochemical products.[7]

Education

A polytechnic university of applied sciences is situated in Kemi.

Notable residents

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International relations

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Twin towns – sister cities

Kemi is twinned with:

See also

References

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