Saana Explained

Saana
Elevation M:1029
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:556
Location:Enontekiö, Finland
Range:Scandinavian Mountains
Map:Finland
Relief:1
Map Size:175
Label Position:right
Coordinates:69.0436°N 20.8561°W

Saana (Northern Sami: Sána) is a fell in Enontekiö, Finland. Saana's summit lies 1029m (3,376feet) above sea level and 5560NaN0 above the adjacent Kilpisjärvi lake.[2] Geologically it is part of the Scandinavian Mountains, and is made of the same kinds of schist and gneiss rock. name="readersnatural" /> The peak is a popular destination for hikers and backpackers because of the sweeping views offered at the summit.

In December 2017, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Finland's independence, Saana was lit with blue light. The area illuminated covered roughly 2.5 million square meters, making it the largest art illumination in the world.[3]

Climate

Saana has a tundra climate (ET) with all months having a mean temperature below 10 °C (50 °F).

Notes and References

  1. Lapland, James Proctor, Bradt Travel Guides, pag. 100, books.google.it
  2. Book: Natural Wonders of the World. registration. Reader's Digest Association, Inc. 1980. 0-89577-087-3. Scheffel. Richard L.. United States of America. 328. Wernet. Susan J..
  3. Web site: Saana Illuminated. 5 December 2017.