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Saariselkä | Reindeer

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Reindeer are frequently encountered throughout northern Finland and the surrounding countries. They play an important role in the traditional indigenous culture and economy. Wild reindeer only occur locally in Finland, whereas most animals are domesticated or at least semi-domesticated.

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on Tuesday 1 April 2003 by Martin Mergili
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