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LAKES AND FORESTSSaimaa is the largest lake district in Europe, a labyrinth of almost 120 blue lakes and 14,000 green islands. Animals of all shapes and sizes live in the waters and forests of Saimaa, from the majestic elk to the beautiful osprey. The most famous inhabitant of the lake district is the endangered Saimaa Ringed Seal, of which an estimated 260 individuals still remain in the wild. With a little luck visitors can catch a glimpse of these sympathetic creatures as they soak up the sun on the rocks. The VisitSaimaa region offers splendid natural conditions for enjoying active holidays, including hiking, cycling, swimming, boating, canoeing or even berry picking. The traditional Finnish legal concept of everyman's right allows free right of access to the land and waterways. Details are available on the website of the Finnish Environmental Administration: The website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry provides information about recreational fishing in Finland: The VisitSaimaa region includes three national parks, including two in Lake Saimaa that present the diverse natural environment of the lake district at its most beautiful. Further information about nature in the VisitSaimaa region and the Linnansaari, Kolovesi and Repovesi national parks is available online at: www.outdoors.fi Linnansaari » www.outdoors.fi/linnansaarinp
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