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Finland (i/ˈfɪnlənd/; Finnish: Suomi [suomi]; Swedish: Finland [ˈfɪnland]), officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, a peninsula with Gulf of Finland to the south and Gulf of Bothnia to the west. It has land borders with Sweden and Norway to the north and Russia to the east. Finland is part of the geographic region of Fennoscandia, which also includes Scandinavia and parts of Russia.
Finland's population is 5.5 million (2014), staying roughly on the same level with only about 9% increase in 24 years since the last economic depression in 1990. The majority live in the southern regions. The single largest group of foreigners living in Finland are Russians and Estonians, 36% of all of the foreigners (2014). In terms of area, it is the eighth largest country in Europe and the most sparsely populated country in the European Union. Finland is a parliamentary republic with a central government based in the capital Helsinki, local governments in 317 municipalities, and an autonomous region, the Åland Islands. Over 1.4 million people live in the Greater Helsinki metropolitan area, which produces a third of the country's GDP. Other large cities include Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Jyväskylä, Lahti, and Kuopio.
10 Best Places to Visit in Finland While not technically a part of Scandinavia, Finland boasts some of the same traits as its neighboring countries. Incredible scenery, unspoiled nature and a relatively liberal, modern political system are all positive attributes of Finland. In the winter the Northern Lights can be seen in the northernmost part of the country while in warmer months many Finns love to head to their summer cottages to enjoy some swimming, fishing, barbecuing but most of all the sauna. When visiting Finland, it is natural to head to Helsinki, but your itinerary should also include other destinations beyond the capital. From small towns to natural wonders, this list highlights the best places to visit in Finland. 10. Levi 9. Tampere 8. Aland Archipelago 7. Kemi 6. Finnish Lak...
After going to a (boozy) Finnish wedding, Cat and I went out to the Peterson summer house to detox and experience some traditional Finnish things! (English & Finnish subtitles available) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/davecadblogs Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dave.cad Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davecadblogs Snapchat: davecad T-Shirts: https://printmotor.com/davecad/ Eetu's Video: https://youtu.be/be5iIakTaZ0 Email me: ask@dave-cad.com Website: http://www.dave-cad.com ---------- MUSIC ---------- http://www.audiomicro.com
It's -23° where I'm staying in Finland so of course - I decide to go outside and film a Q&A; video! Leave your questions in the comments for next time! :D BECOME A CADDIE! http://bit.ly/SubToDaveCad Snapchat: DaveCad Instagram: @dave.cad Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/davecadblogs
Mevea Simulation sit in Lappeenranta in Finland, and they may well make the greatest simulators on Earth. I had to go check them out. They're at https://www.youtube.com/user/MeVEALtd BEHIND THE SCENES on the Park Bench: https://youtu.be/dvr0LzEb0ww And no, this isn't a sponsored video: I found out about them, emailed them out of the blue, and they were nice enough to agree to show us around and use their contacts to get us to the steelworks! (See the behind the scenes video for more!) SOCIAL STUFF: Twitter: http://twitter.com/tomscott Facebook: http://facebook.com/tomscott Instagram: http://instagram.com/tomscottgo Thanks to Matt Gray for directing! http://mattg.co.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/unnamedculprit Facebook: http://facebook.com/unnamedculprit Instagram: http://instagram.com/...
Welcome back to Day 54 of George Benson's 2016 Daily Vlogs! Dan Carter and I have arrived in Finland where we will be spending the week! Follow My Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/mrgeorgebenson CHECK OUT DAN HERE: Website: http://dancarternow.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/dancartertc Instagram: http://instagram.com/dancartertc ►My Facebook Page - https://goo.gl/EFDazR ►Tweet Me! - http://www.twitter.com/mrgeorgebenson Music: Daniel Dennehy: http://www.youtube.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FAQ - What Camera Do I Use? ► Most of my Vlog style videos are recording on a Canon G7X. A Vlogging camera I would highly recommend. I sometimes use a Go Pro Hero 4 or a Canon 70D. -------------------------------------------------------------...
Here are 10 things that the people of Finland do better than Americans. Finland is widely known for its modern sensibilities and fabulous views of the Northern Lights, but the nation has many other attributes as well. Here are 10 things the people of Finland do better than Americans. Number 10. Education. While US schools are often criticized for underperforming, those in Finland are lauded for their continued excellence. The nation boasts some of the world’s highest test scores and is consistently ranked amongst the best educational systems on the planet. Number 9. Handle awkward silences. Finns don't always have the perfect thing to say when conversations lapse, but that's okay. Long pauses during talks are deemed as being perfectly acceptable. Saying something just for the sake...
I talk about my recent trip to the dental hygienist, lament my persnickety dental habits, and ask Finland to allow us 'temporary' residents to use public dental care.
Travel video about destination Finland. Finland is a land of a thousand lakes and eternal forests, a land of log cabins and Orthodox churches - a midsummer’s dream in the extreme north of Europe.Helsinki, ‘The Daughter of the Baltic’, ‘The Gibraltar of the North’, a dividing line between east and west and a modern and liberal minded metropolis. Founded in 1550 by Swedish king, Gustav Vasa, as a trading centre, in 1812 Tsar Alexander The First made it the capital of the Principality Of Finland. Turku is the oldest city in Finland and is the country’s first capital city from where Finnish culture was born. It is still evocative of the Middle Ages. The sea, a magnificent island landscape and picturesque timber houses are typical of one of the oldest cities in the Gulf Of Bothnia, Uusikaupunki...
http://bookinghunter.com Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland. Helsinki is spread across a number of bays and peninsulas and over a number of islands. The inner city area occupies a southern peninsula, which is rarely referred to by its actual name Vironniemi. The most important places to visit in Helsinki are: Helsinki Cathedral (one of the most iconic landmarks of Helsinki. A neoclassical styled 19th century church, it is a must see for all visitors), Suomenlinna Island (short ferry ride from Helsinki, it has an imposing 19th century fortress. The site is on the UNESCO world heritage list), Uspenski Cathedral (built in 1868, it is Western Europe's largest Orthodox church. Russia's influence is evident in it is red façade), National Museum of Finland (located in a gorgeou...
During our visit to Finland last summer we were able to visit Helsinki, Dalsbruk, Suomenlinna and other area of the Finnish Archipelago. From our point of view this is a travel video guide of some of the top things to do in Finland including our top attractions: GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbackpac... facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatbackpacker twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatBackpacker SAMUEL: blog: http://nomadicsamuel.com/...
Finland is a country we've had the privilege of traveling to twice in the past year. To say it is one of new favorite countries to visit would be an understatement. From our time exploring Helsinki to our outdoor adventures, Finland is a country we'd gladly return to anytime of the year. In our Finland travel guide we present to you our entire collection of travel videos from Finland in this mammoth compilation. GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www.instagr...
http://ultramodern-home.ru Travel Guide - 12 Top Tourist Attractions in Finland: Aland, Archipelago National Park, Castle Olavinlinna, Hameenlinna, Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Lake Saimaa, Lemmenjoki National Park, Northern Lights, Turku
Travel video about destination Helsinki in Finland. Helsinki, the Daughter of the Baltic, the Gibraltar of the North, a dividing line between east and west and a modern and liberal minded metropolis. Founded in 1550 by Swedish king Gustav I as a as a trading centre and in 1812, Csar Alexander I made it the capital of the Principality of Finland. The Senaatintori is located in the centre of the city. The square is dominated by a monument and surrounded by a number of fine Neo-Classical buildings. Csar Alexander II included public, ecclesiastical and academic buildings in the square, including government offices, a cathedral and university. Uspenski Cathedral is situated at the city's southern harbor and is the largest Russian Orthodox church in both western and northern Europe. Built in 1...
Finland is my favorite country in Europe and Helsinki is where all of my journeys in this wonderful country have began and ended. The following is a guide to the top attractions in Helsinki with a specific focus on the best things to do and some quirky off-the-beaten-path tourism activities. GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbackpac... facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatbackpacker twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatBackpacker SAMUEL: b...
Heading back to Finland - and specifically Helsinki - was our greatest surprise this summer. As the capital city, it has the attractions any big city offers, yet it somehow retains plenty of small town charm. One of the main reasons is that you're never far from nature. Hop on a bicycle or kayak and you within a few kilometers you'll feel as though you're all alone at one with nature. GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbackpacker/ facebook:...