Mikkeli (Finnish:[ˈmikːeli]; Swedish: S:t Michel; Latin: Michaelia) is a city in Finland and the regional capital of South Savo. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Mikkeli is approximately 52,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 68,000. It is the 18th most populous municipality in Finland, and the 19th most populous urban area in the country.
Mikkeli is located on the shores of Lake Saimaa. Mikkeli is currently located in the South Savo region. However, historically, the city was part of the Mikkeli Province until 1997 and then the Eastern Finland Province from 1997 to 2009. Mikkeli covers an area of 3,229.57 square kilometres (1,246.94 sq mi), of which 424.7 km2 (164.0 sq mi) is water. Mikkeli is one of the largest towns in the South Savo region and one of the concentrations in the region's hospital districts, along with Savonlinna.[6]
During World War II, Mikkeli served as the headquarters for the Finnish armed forces. The town's coat of arms features a pair of crossed Marshal Mannerheim's batons in recognition of this, and the town was awarded the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class, which is displayed alongside the coat of arms.[7] After Finland joins NATO, there are plans to establish a sub-staff of ground forces working under the military alliance in Mikkeli.[8][9][10]
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