Petsamo region, Russia. Many Skolt was relocated to Finland during and after WWII, when Finland lost the Petsamo area. Small but culturally strong group, some characteristics makes them look similar to the north Sami's while the dialect have lot in common with the Skolt's language, compare with the description of the Pite Sami below. No separate educational system but some use educational facilities together with the two other Sami groups of the area. Largest Sami group, with many speakers of the langauge.
Cultural traditions is also strong in several areas such as chanting and handicraft.
Have separate educational institutions in several locations. Several newspapers is published in the language and daily radio broadcasts in the language through public service radio channels in the Scandinavian countries. Many books and records are published each year in this language. The Sami parliament in Sweden is also located within the NorthSami area. Along the northern and northwestern part of the Norwegian coast, Some belongs to the NorthSami group whereas others belong to the LuleSami.