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Kolari is a municipality in Finland, located in the Lapland region in the far north of the country. The administrative center and largest village is Kolari. The municipality sits in western Lapland and includes parts of the Ylläs ski resort area, with the popular villages of Äkäslompolo and surrounding fell landscapes nearby. The landscape features forests, fells, rivers and lakes, making it a destination for winter sports and nature tourism.

Economy and demographics: Kolari is sparsely populated with a low population density. The municipality is unilingually

Climate and environment: Kolari experiences a subarctic climate, with long winters and relatively short summers. The

Transportation and access: The area is served by regional road connections and is a common destination for

See also: Ylläs, Äkäslompolo.

Finnish.
The
local
economy
relies
heavily
on
tourism,
particularly
winter
tourism
connected
to
Ylläs,
along
with
forestry
and
public
services.
Seasonal
variations
influence
employment
and
services
in
the
area.
region
offers
opportunities
for
cross-country
and
downhill
skiing,
snowshoeing,
hiking,
and
wildlife
viewing.
The
area
is
known
for
clear
night
skies
in
winter,
providing
opportunities
to
observe
the
Northern
Lights.
visitors
traveling
to
the
Ylläs
region
from
other
parts
of
Finland.
The
municipality
acts
as
a
gateway
to
outdoor
recreation
in
western
Lapland
during
both
winter
and
summer
seasons.