that part of Finland which borders upon Russia. The lake Ladoga crosses it, and divides it into two parts. By the treaty between Russia and Sweden in 1721, the Swedes were obliged to abandon the best part to the Russians. The country in general is full of lakes and marshes, thinly inhabited, and badly cultivated. The lake abovementioned is 120 miles in length, and full of fish.

or Karelgord, a town of Russia, in a territory of the same name, not very large, but well fortified, and has a strong castle. The houses are built with wood. It formerly belonged to the Russians, after which the Swedes had possession of it for a whole century; but it was re-taken by the Russians in 1710. Near it is a considerable salmon-fishery. It is seated on two islands on the north-west side of the lake Ladoga, in E. Long. 30° 25'. N. Lat. 61° 12'. Near it is another town called New Kexholm.