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
LocationLapland, Finland
Coordinates68°9′34″N 27°23′37″E
Area179 km2 (69 sq mi)
Established1956
Governing bodyMetsähallitus
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