a lääni (administrative unit) in Finland, in the northern part of the Lake Plateau. Area, 20,000 sq km. Population, 263,300 (1970). Its capital is Kuopio. Wooded hill-plain landscapes with many rivers and lakes predominate. Forest industries include logging, sawing, and woodworking. Copper sulfide ore is mined at Outokumpu and nickel ore at Katalahti. There is dairying and sheep raising, and wheat, oats, and fodder crops are grown.

a city and port in Finland on Lake Kalla of the Saimaa lake system. It is the administrative center of the lää ni of Kuopio. Population, 65,000 (1970). A center of the woodworking industry, Kuopio produces lumber, plywood, spools, and wallboard. Other industries include chemicals, machine building, and food processing. Kuopio is a center of tourism and winter sports.