- Rokua
Rokua region, also known as Rokuanvaara region is a region known of its
moraine anddune s. The region covers parts of municipalities ofMuhos ,Utajärvi andVaala in theprovince of Oulu inFinland .The Rokuanvaara formation was formed at the end of
Wisconsin glaciation period, when fine-grain soil was washed into the region by melting waters. In1956 theRokua national park was established to protect and to preserve the region.The area is a popular resort among cottagers and sorts people alike. The largest fitness center in
Northern Finland , Rokua Fitness Center, is located in the Rokua region. There are also several rental cottages as well as Hotel Rokuanhovi.Narrow gauge Rokua railway connects the hotel and the fitness center.External links
* [http://www.rokua.fi Rokua]
* [http://www.humanpolis.fi/sivu/fi/ymparisto/Geopark/kuvia/ Photographs from Rokua]
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