| Host city | Tampere | ||
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| Country | Finland | ||
| Events | 4 | ||
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The 1979 World Orienteering Championships, the 8th World Orienteering Championships, were held in Tampere, Finland, 2–4 September 1979.
The championships had four events; individual contests for men and women, and relays for men and women.