karkeammiilla

Karkeammiilla is a region in Finland, situated in the southwestern part of the country. It is a historical administrative division that has been in use since the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Finnish words "karki," meaning boundary, and "ammi," referring to inland waters or peat.

Geographically, Karkeammiilla covers an area of approximately 700 square kilometers and consists of three municipalities: Vichtis, Tammela, and Renko. The region is characterized by a mix of rural and forested areas, with several rivers and lakes. The principal watercourse in Karkeammiilla is the Kokemäenjoki River, which forms a significant part of the region's hydrological system.

Historically, Karkeammiilla has been an important region in terms of agricultural production and trade. The fertile soil and favorable climate made it suitable for farming, particularly in the medieval period. The region's location near the Baltic Sea also facilitated trade, with merchants and merchants traveling through the area to access the ports of Turku and Åbo (now known as Turku and Åbo).

Today, Karkeammiilla is part of the Tampere region and continues to be an area of rural landscape and small settlements. The region has also seen some economic development in recent years, including the establishment of small-scale industries such as woodworking and agriculture.