Paistunturi Wilderness Area
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LocationLapland, Finland
Coordinates69°48′N 26°38′E / 69.800°N 26.633°E
Area1,570 km2 (610 sq mi)
Established1991
| Paistunturi Wilderness Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
 Aerial view of Paistunturi Wilderness Area in Lapland, Finland. | |
  Location in Finland | |
| Location | Lapland, Finland |
| Coordinates | 69°48′N 26°38′E / 69.800°N 26.633°E |
| Area | 1,570 km2 (610 sq mi) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Governing body | Metsähallitus |
Paistunturi Wilderness Area (Finnish: Paistunturin erämaa) is a wilderness reserve in Lapland, Finland. It is governed by Metsähallitus and covers 1,570 square kilometres (610 mi2). It was established in 1991 like all the other wilderness areas in Lapland.[1]
