Kilpola (Finnish: Kilpolansaari) is an island 6 x 8 km among the skerries in the northwestern part of the Lake Ladoga, in Lakhdenpokhsky District of Republic of Karelia, connected to the mainland by a bridge. It is composed of granite hills rising up to about 60 m. above sea-level (55 m above the level of the lake) and covered by Scots Pine forest. There are several lakes on the island.
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Geography | |
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Location | Lake Ladoga |
Coordinates | 61°11′N 29°58′E |
Highest elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
Administration | |
Russia | |
Republic | Karelia |
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