Ounasjoki
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The Ounasjoki[1] (Template:Langx) 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 Script error: No such module "convert". in length, and the catchment area is Script error: No such module "convert"., 27% of the Kemijoki catchment area.
Course
The 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
Left
- Näkkäläjoki
- Käkkälöjoki
- Syvä Tepastojoki
- Loukinen
- Meltausjoki
Right
- Marrasjoki
Fauna
Grayling, trout, pike and other fish typical to northern Finland are found in the Ounasjoki.[2]
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