Karasjokⓘ (Norwegian) or Kárášjohka (Northern Sami; [ˈkʰaːraːʃˌjohka])[5][6] (also: Kven: Kaarasjoki) is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway.

[10] On 1 January 2020, the municipality became part of the newly formed Troms og Finnmark county.

Kárašjoga gielda literally translates as Karasjok's Commune, -joga being the genitive form of the word -johka.

The flames have a tincture of Or which means it is commonly colored yellow, but if it is made out of metal, then gold is used.

The red color and flame designs were chosen as a symbol for the importance of fire to the local (nomadic) Sami people.

The fire brings both heat and thus survival during the harsh winters, but it is also a major threat, both in the tents as well as in the large pine forests.

The flag contains three flames also because Kárásjoga-Karasjok is a place where three peoples live: the Sami, Norwegians, and Kvens.

The European route E6 highway passes through the municipality from Lakselv to Tana bru and Kirkenes in the east.

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Karasjok is made up of 19 representatives that are elected to four year terms.

[1] Karasjok has a typical subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc, Trewartha Eclc) with cold, long and dry winters, and short summers that can see warm periods.

Situated in a river valley on this plateau, Karasjok has recorded the coldest official temperature ever in Norway: −51.4 °C (−60.5 °F) on 1 January 1886.

The inland habitats of Finnmarksvidda are known for their rich bird life with species like Bluethroat preferring areas with scrub.

The Tana river also flows through Karasjok and many of the species found in higher areas use it as a migration route.