Karelia (Karelian and Finnish: Karjala [ˈkɑrjɑlɑ]; Russian: Каре́лия, romanized: Kareliya [kɐˈrʲelʲɪjə], historically Коре́ла, Korela [kɐˈrʲelʲə]; Swedish: Karelen [kɑˈreːlen]) is an area in Northern Europe of historical significance for Russia (including the Soviet era), Finland, and Sweden. It is currently divided between northwestern Russia (the federal subjects of the Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast) and Finland (the regions of South Karelia, North Karelia, and the eastern portion of Kymenlaakso).
Flags of Karelia
The flag of North Karelia (left), the Karelian nationalist flag (center), and the flag of the Republic of Karelia (right)
Coats of arms of Karelia
The two coats of arms of Karelia: the Finno-Karelian design (left, with crown) and the Russian design (right, with bear)