Limakalvoesteet

Limakalvo, also known as Limakalvoesteet in Finnish, is a rural municipality of Finland located in the region of South Karelia. It covers an area of 231.17 square kilometers and had a population of approximately 3,009 people as of 2020.

The municipality is situated near the town of Lappeenranta, which is the administrative center of the region. Limakalvo forms part of the region's southernmost area and is characterized by its agricultural landscape. The terrain is generally flat with some slight inclines, and the highest point is roughly 100 meters above sea level.

In terms of governance, Limakalvo has been a rural municipality since 1993, with its own local administration and laws to oversee the welfare and functionalities within its area. The residents of Limakalvo can access a range of services and amenities provided by the municipality's local authority.

The economy of Limakalvo is mainly based on agriculture and forestry. Hunting and fishing play smaller yet notable roles in the local economy. Limakalvo also contains a significant quantity of settlements, scattered across its territory.

As a result of natural habitat protection laws, a portion of Limakalvo is dedicated to nature reserves and small conservation parks that are designed to bring animal species back from extinction.