Pitkyaranta

Pitkyaranta

Pitkyaranta ( _ru. Питкяранта, transl|ru|ISO|Pitkâranta, _fi. Pitkäranta) is a town in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. It is located on the north-eastern coast of Lake Ladoga, the biggest lake in Europe. Population of the town is 13,347 (2002 Census). Telephone code is 81433. The town was founded in the 19th century.


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