Population
Finland's total population is around 5.5 million. This around the population of Miami, Florida. The most populated city in Finland is Helsinki. Helsinki is probably most densely populated, because it is the capital city of Finland. Finland is an ethnically homogeneous country. Now most of the foreign citizens are from Estonia, Russia, and Sweden.
Government
Finland's government is a democratic republic. In the middle ages, the country was ruled by Sweden. Until 1809 they were part of the Swedish Empire. To vote legally in Finland, you must be at least 18. Finland is the first country to elect women to parliament. Finland's current president is Sauli Niinistö.
Physical
Location
Finland is part of the Nordic countries. It is located …show more content…
The winter skies of Finland often turn into a night of beauty with the Northern lights.
The Land and Water
The longest river in Finland is Kemijoki. Finland also touches the Gulf of Bothnia.
Capital City
Helsinski is Finland capital City. Helsinki is the northernmost capital city of europe. It is located on the gulf of Finland. The city is known for Art Nouveau.
Culture
Economy
Finland is a free market economy.
Agriculture is a very good resource in Finland. There most important crops are wheat, barley, oats, potatoes, rye, and (ext.).
60% of Finland's trades are with other european countries. They largest trading partner in the EU is Sweden. Outside Europe, Finland's largest trading partner is Russia.
Religion
Most Finns religion is Christianity. They follow the Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Orthodox Church.
Language
Finland is a Multilingual country. There are two official languages in finland. They are Finnish and Swedish. The minority languages are Sami, Romani, and Karelian.
Some examples are listed. To say yes in finnish is kylla(koo-la). To say goodbye is nakemiin(NA-kem-een).
Jobs
There are many jobs in Finland. The most popular jobs are teaching and being a nurse. These jobs do not vary by region. …show more content…
Some of these traditions are easter, lent, Christmas. These are only one we celebrate in the USA. The different tradition is National Sleepy head day.
This tradition is celebrated on July the 27. It is a fun informa celebration. Whoever sleeps late this day will be lazy for the rest of the year. On this day one celebrity “sleeper”will be thrown into the sea. Most everyone comes to see this event.
Education
In Finland education starts quite early. Although preschool is not recuiered 90% of the children go to preschool. Through the years of 7 and 16 you must attend school. School is quite cheap there. They are kind of like the United States.
Clothing
The Finns normal clothing is just like ours. There traditional clothing consists a vest, skirt or trousers, and a shirt. This clothing is called kansallispuvut. They are only worn for folk dances and celebrations now.
Recreational activities
Many people in Finland love the use of saunas. Some homes even have a private sauna.
Finns like to do other sports like hiking, swimming, and harness racing.
Manners/gestures
Most of Finland's gestures are just like the United States. Men usually shake hands and women give hugs. This is the same for
Finland's total population is around 5.5 million. This around the population of Miami, Florida. The most populated city in Finland is Helsinki. Helsinki is probably most densely populated, because it is the capital city of Finland. Finland is an ethnically homogeneous country. Now most of the foreign citizens are from Estonia, Russia, and Sweden.
Government
Finland's government is a democratic republic. In the middle ages, the country was ruled by Sweden. Until 1809 they were part of the Swedish Empire. To vote legally in Finland, you must be at least 18. Finland is the first country to elect women to parliament. Finland's current president is Sauli Niinistö.
Physical
Location
Finland is part of the Nordic countries. It is located …show more content…
The winter skies of Finland often turn into a night of beauty with the Northern lights.
The Land and Water
The longest river in Finland is Kemijoki. Finland also touches the Gulf of Bothnia.
Capital City
Helsinski is Finland capital City. Helsinki is the northernmost capital city of europe. It is located on the gulf of Finland. The city is known for Art Nouveau.
Culture
Economy
Finland is a free market economy.
Agriculture is a very good resource in Finland. There most important crops are wheat, barley, oats, potatoes, rye, and (ext.).
60% of Finland's trades are with other european countries. They largest trading partner in the EU is Sweden. Outside Europe, Finland's largest trading partner is Russia.
Religion
Most Finns religion is Christianity. They follow the Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Orthodox Church.
Language
Finland is a Multilingual country. There are two official languages in finland. They are Finnish and Swedish. The minority languages are Sami, Romani, and Karelian.
Some examples are listed. To say yes in finnish is kylla(koo-la). To say goodbye is nakemiin(NA-kem-een).
Jobs
There are many jobs in Finland. The most popular jobs are teaching and being a nurse. These jobs do not vary by region. …show more content…
Some of these traditions are easter, lent, Christmas. These are only one we celebrate in the USA. The different tradition is National Sleepy head day.
This tradition is celebrated on July the 27. It is a fun informa celebration. Whoever sleeps late this day will be lazy for the rest of the year. On this day one celebrity “sleeper”will be thrown into the sea. Most everyone comes to see this event.
Education
In Finland education starts quite early. Although preschool is not recuiered 90% of the children go to preschool. Through the years of 7 and 16 you must attend school. School is quite cheap there. They are kind of like the United States.
Clothing
The Finns normal clothing is just like ours. There traditional clothing consists a vest, skirt or trousers, and a shirt. This clothing is called kansallispuvut. They are only worn for folk dances and celebrations now.
Recreational activities
Many people in Finland love the use of saunas. Some homes even have a private sauna.
Finns like to do other sports like hiking, swimming, and harness racing.
Manners/gestures
Most of Finland's gestures are just like the United States. Men usually shake hands and women give hugs. This is the same for