Rivers Flowing To Russia, To The White Sea
- Pistojoki (south-east of Kuusamo) - flows to the Kem River in Russia
- Lakes Muojärvi and Kuusamojärvi in Kuusamo
- Oulankajoki (north-east of Kuusamo) - flows to the Kovda River in Russia
- Kitkanjoki (near the border)
- Tuntsajoki River (Russian: Тунтсайоки, in Salla) - flows to the Kovda River in Russia
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