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Finland

Finland. Where in the World? . Finland is part of northern Europe. Nestled between Sweden and Russia. Although it is considered subarctic, the climate tends to be mild due to the North Atlantic Current, the Baltic Sea and the more than 60,000 lakes. .

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Finland

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  1. Finland

  2. Wherein the World? Finland is part of northern Europe. Nestled between Sweden and Russia. Although it is considered subarctic, the climate tends to be mild due to the North Atlantic Current, the Baltic Sea and the more than 60,000 lakes. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fi.html

  3. The people of Finland are mostly Finns. 93% of the population is made up of Finns, while almost 6% are of Swedish decent and the other 1% is made up of Russians, Estonians, Romas, and Sami. Religion: The Luthern church makes up 82% of the population, while 15% belong to no organized religion. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fi.html www.caithness.org, www.shipforworldyouth.org, http://en.minghui.org/html/articles/2007/5/12/85502.html

  4. Government • Finland is a parliamentary democracy. • They have a Prime minister, who is like the USA’s president. • They have a president who is the Head of State, much like England has a Queen. • It has a multiple party system, where the parties tend to work together for the greater good of the country. Prime Minister: Jyrki Katainen (since 22 June 2011) President: SauliNinisto (since 1 March 2012) Presidential elections occur every six years. The president can serve two terms. After the election of the president, the parliament votes on a prime minister and he or she is then appointed by the president. • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fi.html • http://www.finland.org/public/default.aspx?nodeid=46122&contentlan=2&culture=en-US

  5. Economics • Major Industries: Metals, electronics and wood. • Export: Mobil phones is a one of their biggest exports. Exports take care of over 1/3 the GDP. This means all of the goods and services produced per capita in a given year. • Imports: Food stuffs, petroleum and petroleum products, and chemicals. www.teknologiateollisuus.fi investforest.com, https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fi.html

  6. Lifestyle www.vancouversun.com, www.finlandhousing.com www.zurika.com www.coxandkings.co.uk

  7. Entertainment and Culture • Entertainment is diverse in Finland. There are outdoor sports such as skiing, hiking, and fishing are just some of the many things that the people of Finland enjoy. Video games and shopping help out on cold, wintery days and nights. Much like the US, night clubs and restaurants offer the Finns a place to meet and relax. • http://www.discoveringfinland.com/travel/what-to-do/ • The Finnish people have used saunas for over two thousand years. Most families sauna weekly, some everyday, and even today many babies are born in the sterile environment of a sauna. Finns are so serious about the sauna, that no matter where they travel they build saunas. During war times and the Olympics, saunas are constructed.

  8. Food Leipäjuusto(bread cheese). Vispipuuro(whipped lingonberry porridge). Lohikeitto(salmon soup). Kaalikääryleet(cabbage rolls). Piparkakku(gingerbread cookies). Kalakukko(fish pie)

  9. Art Finnish Art is as diverse as any country that includes, paintings in many different mediums, weaving and textile, pottery and other untraditional materials. bjws.blogspot.com, ninainvorm.punt.nl, www.flickr.com

  10. Housing www.loghouse.fi, jaymartinwrites.wordpress.com www.panoramio.com www.thebubblebubble.com

  11. Holidays http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/finland/

  12. Created and Researched by Mrs. Kelso I would like to thank my husband for helping guide me in the right direction.

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