Sevettijärvi
Village in Inari, Finland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sevettijärvi (Skolt Sami: Čeʹvetjäuʹrr, Inari Sami: Čevetjävri and Northern Sami: Čeavetjávri) is a village in the municipality of Inari, Finland approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of downtown Inari. Neiden in Norway is approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) away. The village's green, yet stark terrain opens up as Neiden approaches.
Coordinates: 69°30′20″N 28°35′28″E | |
Country | Finland |
Region | Lapland |
Municipality | Inari |
Population | |
• Total | 350 |
The village is built on what used to be the sea floor during the Ice Age. The rocky shores of the lakes between Sevettijärvi and Neiden draw the attention of passers-by. These shores are referred to as the “devil’s fields” by locals.
Sevettijärvi and its surrounding areas are one of the main areas where the Skolts live. The majority of Sevettijärvi's 350 residents, approximately 90%, are Skolt, although there are a few Finns who have moved north living in the village. A few Inari and Northern Sámi and some foreigners (French, Dutch) also live in the area.