Sompio Strict Nature Reserve
Sompio Strict Nature Reserve (Finnish: Sompion luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in Lapland, Finland. This reserve is f.e. used to study effects of tourism in the adjoining Urho Kekkonen National Park. There is no public access, it is reserved to reindeer herders and scientists.
| Sompio Strict Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve) | |
  Location in Finland | |
| Location | Lapland, Finland |
| Coordinates | 68°9′34″N 27°23′37″E |
| Area | 179 km2 (69 sq mi) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Governing body | Metsähallitus |
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