Sompio Strict Nature Reserve

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Sompio Strict Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Sompio Strict Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Sompio Strict Nature Reserve
Location in Finland
LocationLapland, Finland
Coordinates68°9′34″N 27°23′37″E / 68.15944°N 27.39361°E / 68.15944; 27.39361Coordinates: 68°9′34″N 27°23′37″E / 68.15944°N 27.39361°E / 68.15944; 27.39361
Area179 km2 (69 sq mi)
Established1956
Governing bodyMetsähallitus

Sompio Strict Nature Reserve (Finnish: Sompion luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in Lapland, Finland. This reserve is f.e. used to study effects of tourism in the adjoining Urho Kekkonen National Park. There is no public access, it is reserved to reindeer herders and scientists.

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