Kouvola

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kouvola

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Kouvola?Southeastern interior of Finland, administrative capital of Kymenlaakso region
2. How many people live in Kouvola?Approximately 78,000 inhabitants; urban area population ~47,000
3. What is the key natural assets?Over 450 lakes, Kymijoki River, and Repovesi National Park
4. What is the demographic trend?Experiencing significant population loss due to out-migration and negative natural growth
5. What is Kouvola known for?Kouvola is a Finnish city famous for its many lakes and forests, and it is the capital of the Kymenlaakso region.
6. How many lakes are in Kouvola?There are more than 450 lakes in Kouvola, making it a watery wonderland.

Out-migration: The movement of people leaving a place to live somewhere else.
Demographics: The statistical study of populations, including birth rates, death rates, and age structure.
Ecotourism: Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Regional Planning: The process of organizing and managing land use and development across a larger geographical area.