Kainuu (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈkɑi̯nuː]), also historically known as Cajania [3] (Swedish: Kajanaland), is one of the 19 regions of Finland (maakunta / landskap). Kainuu borders the regions of North Ostrobothnia, North Savo and North Karelia. In the east, it also borders Russia (Republic of Karelia).

Kainuu (ruots. Kajanaland) on Suomen maakunta, joka sijaitsee Pohjois-Suomessa. Maakuntakeskus on Kajaani. Maakunnan suurin järvi on Oulujärvi (pinta-ala 893 km²) ja korkein kohta Hyrynsalmen Iso Tuomivaara, joka yltää 387 metrin korkeuteen merenpinnasta.

Kainuu people (Finnish: kainuulaiset) are Eastern Finnish inhabitants of the Kainuu region. Kainuu was settled by Savonians in the 16th century but historically belonged to Ostrobothnia County and Oulu Province. This allowed for a separate Kainuu identity to emerge in the late 19th century.

Neljän vuodenajan Kainuu on ympärivuotinen paratiisi asukkailleen ja matkailijoille. Ainutlaatuinen luonto ja sen monet mahdollisuudet avautuvat kotiovelta. Monipuolista tekemistä löytyy niin aktiiviurheilijalle, luontoelämysten metsästäjälle kuin kulttuurin ystävällekin. Tutustu Kainuun kuntiin ja nähtävyyksiin.

凱努區（芬蘭語： Kainuu ，瑞典語： Kajanaland ；又译为卡伊努区 [1] ），是芬蘭的一個行政區，在撤省之前屬奧盧省，東鄰俄羅斯。面積22,688平方公里，2021年6月底时人口71,511人。

Kainuu and the Eastern Oulu region, together known by the geographical name Koillismaa ("Northeast Finland"), is a peaceful and natural place with little or no pollution problems. In fact, Kainuu was one of the first regions in Finland to start taking care of the environment and nature and stop consuming natural resources.

Find Freedom in Kainuu! Auroras, mystical wilderness and forests covered in snow combined with the lush summertime bliss and glimmering lakes in the nature of Kainuu. Catch your breath, break away from the pressures from everyday life and engage in wide range of activities.

Escape in the Kainuu nature or explore the local culture. Kainuu is a dream destination for athletes, nature lovers and culture enthusiasts, all year round. Whether you seek for peace and quiet, fun family time of something more active, Kainuu could just be the place for you!

2025年3月18日 · The Regional Council of Kainuu is here to promote the vitality and sustainable development of Kainuu region and the well-being of its inhabitants. We are responsible for the general development of the region and the regional land use planning.

Kainuu is a region in eastern Finland. As of January 2015, there were about 75 000 people living there. It is next to Northern Ostrobothnia, Northern Savonia and North Karelia. Kainuu is a multi-cultural area. [2]