Birdwatching in Kuusamo is popular as the area has a rich avifauna, consisting of both Eastern, Siberian and Arctic species. The area attracts birdwatchers from all over Europe, coming to spot especially the rare Eastern species that can be best seen outside Russia in Kuusamo. Birdwatching towers are available in many places throughout Kuusamo, and birdwatching tours are arranged to the popular spots such as Valtavaara hill with its ancient taiga forests.
Facts of Kuusamo
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Suitable for family
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Best months to go January, February, March, June, July, August |
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Time zone: GMT +2 |
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Population 17.000 |
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Biggest city: Kuusamo |
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Language(s) Finnish 92% |
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Literacy level:
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Religions: Evangelical Lutheran 83 %, unaffiliated 15% |