Hossa (Finland)
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Hossa is a village in Finland, located in the province of Oulu and part of the Suomussalmi municipality. The village is a popular outdoor tourist destination and is known for the oldest rock paintings in Northern Finland, dating back to 1500-2500 BC (Värikallio). The name "Hossa" originates from the old Sami word Huossa meaning "a place far away".
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Province | Oulu |
Region | Kainuu |
Sub-region | Kehys-Kainuu |
Municipality | Suomussalmi |
Population |
Around 60 |
Home page | Hossa (in Finnish) |