kontinenttisen

Kontinenttinen is a Finnish adjective that translates to "continental" in English. It is used to describe things pertaining to a continent, particularly a landmass as opposed to islands or the sea. For example, "mannermainen ilmasto" refers to a continental climate, which is characterized by large temperature variations between summer and winter, and often by low precipitation. This type of climate is typically found in the interior of large landmasses.

The term can also be used in geographical contexts to distinguish between continental landmasses and associated islands or archipelagos. For instance, one might refer to the "kontinenttinen osa" of a country to denote its mainland territory, excluding its islands. In a broader sense, "kontinenttinen" can also imply a connection to or origin from a continent, as opposed to being of oceanic or insular nature. This distinction is important in various fields, including geology, biogeography, and political science, where the characteristics and development of continental regions are studied.