Suureista

Suureista is a fictional municipality and surrounding rural region designed for encyclopedic and literary use. Set in a Nordic-inspired setting, the name derives from Finnish suuri "great" and the common locality suffix -sta.

Geography and environment: It lies on the shore of Lake Kallio within mixed forests and peatlands; the terrain is gently rolling. The area is about 520 square kilometers, and the resident population is roughly 8,000.

History and governance: The community is described as being founded in the 17th century and integrated as a municipality in 1872. It is governed by a 15-member municipal council and an elected mayor.

Economy and infrastructure: Its economy relies on dairy farming, crop production, forestry, and light manufacturing; tourism centers on natural trails and lakeside recreation. The transportation network includes a regional road and proximity to a rail line, with a small local bus service.

Culture and education: Suureista maintains a local high school and several cultural associations; the annual Suureista Festival showcases folk music, crafts, and regional cuisine. A characteristic landmark is the Suureista Church, dating to the 18th century in the fictional chronology.

In fiction and analysis: In fictional works, Suureista is used to examine rural resilience, land use, and community governance, making it a common setting for studies of regional development and municipal autonomy.