Geography
The municipality is situated in the Scandinavian Mountains in Swedish Lapland and is sparsely populated. A large part of the area has been the habitat of reindeer herding Sami people for thousands of years and has for that reason been protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Laponian area. The Laponian area is roughly divided into the eastern flatlands and the western mountainous region. There are several well-structured and well-maintained starting locations for those interested in experiencing the majestic wilderness. For instance, the Kvikkjokk basecamp provides excursions and has a high quality hostel.
Due to the northern location, the aurora borealis can be experienced all through winter (November to March), and the midnight sun can be experienced during June and July.
The Lule River and the Lesser Lule River flows through the district. The rivers are heavily regulated for Hydroelectricity, most of all in Sweden. 6 of the 10 largest hydroplants are located in the area. This includes the 977 MW Harsprånget, the 480 MW Porjus and the 460 MW Messaure. There's a total of 11 Hydroplants in the area, 9 over 100 MW, 8 over 200 MW and 4 over 400 MW.
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