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Kyläniemi used to be a peninsula, until the construction of Kutvele canal in the 18nth century turned it to an island. The island can be reached via the road connection at Ruokohlati and via Kyläniemi ferry.
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and sand pink flowers were among the first plant species to appear on the island. A variety of plants that can be found includes anemone, sand pansy and
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Kyläniemi is considered a significant geological and biological ridge area. It is protected under the national ridge protection program and the
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ridges. Kyläniemi emerged during the second Salpausselkä ice-marginal formation, and
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Kyläsalmi cable ferry. Kutvele canal lies in the background.
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The 14 km long island consists of sandy beaches,
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61°18′22.396″N 28°14′6.587″E / 61.30622111°N 28.23516306°E / 61.30622111; 28.23516306
lake Saimaa
Taipalsaari
Salpausselkä
terraces
moraine
pasqueflowers
canary grass
Natura 2000
Kyläsalmi cable ferry. Kutvele canal lies in the background.
Kyläniemi ferry
Kyläniemi beach



"Saimaa Geopark"
"Saarten ja vetten maa"
"Ymparisto > Kyläniemi"
"Kyläniemi ice-marginal formation"
"Kyläniemi"
"Kyläniemi (Rastiniemi)"
"Ymparisto > Kyläniemi"
"Toimenpidesuunnitelma Taipalsaaren Kyläniemen Natura 2000 –alueella (FI0422005) tilalla Vaiviola (4:128) ja Ahola (4:28)"
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Islands of Finland

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