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Kouvola (Official web page [1], City map [2]) is a city in Southern Finland. It is located 134 km northeast of the capital, Helsinki.

Kouvola's central location within Finland's borders and as a border post between the European Union and Russian Federation makes it a town full of hustle and bustle. The town originally grew up around the junction of the north-south and east-west rail tracks. It was also a major road transport junction. Kouvola still treasures and benefits from its logistically good location.

As of 2009, the six municipalities - Kouvola, Kuusankoski, Elimäki, Anjalankoski, Valkeala and Jaala - will be merged, accounting for the new municipality of Kouvola with a population of over 80 000, being the 10th largest city in Finland.

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There are railways to Kouvola from four directions:

• Helsinki - Riihimäki - Lahti - Kouvola
• Kotka - Kouvola
• Pieksämäki - Mikkeli - Kouvola
• Joensuu - Imatra - Lappeenranta - Kouvola

Kouvola is situated on the route of two highways:

• Highway 6 (Helsinki - Kouvola - Lappeenranta)
• Highway 15 (Kotka - Kouvola - Mikkeli)

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• Tykkimäki Amusement Park [3]
• Kaunisnurmi Area of wooden houses and museums
• Repovesi National Park [4]. Formerly a site for intensive commercial forestry, the Repovesi area successfully transformed into a pristine national park. Pine and birch trees dominate the park. Repovesi abounds with wildlife including bear, deer and various birds. The River Koukunjoki cuts through the park. Other streams and lakes are also situated within the parks boundaries.

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• Hotel Cumulus, address Valtakatu 11, city centre
• Hotel Sommelo, address Pallokentäntie 2, Kuusankoski
• Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, address Paimenpolku 2, city centre
• Tykkimäki Camping [5] , address Käyrälampi

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