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Things to do in Finland

Are you wondering about things that you can do in Finland? A country where the temperatures don't usually go into the high 25's. Here's a very interesting website you can look at.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/finland/things-to-do

 "Finns are enthusiastic party people, and going out is usually a lively affair, even in small towns. Friday and Saturday are the big party nights, but many locals break the week by going out on 'little Saturday' - Wednesday night - when things can get as lively as they do at weekends."

Finnish Culture & Society

Finland is made up of:
Finnish 93.4%
Sweden 5.6%
Russian 0.5%
Estonian 0.3%
Roman (Gypsy) 0.1%
Sami 0.1%
(https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fi.html)

Nordic but not Scandinavian
. Finland along with Iceland is Nordic rather than Scandinavian.
. This is reflected in their language which is not Germanic in origin.
. While many social values are the same, there are subtle differences with Scandinavians.
 Finnish Egalitarianism
. Finland is an egalitarian society, which is reflected in their language, which employs gender-neutral words.
. Finns are very modest and downplay their own accomplishments.
. They view being humble and modest as virtues.
 Finnish Behaviour
. Finns believe there is a proper way to act in any circumstance and always expect courteous behaviour.
. Talk in moderate tones and do not do anything to call attention to yourself.
. Serial conversation is the rule - i.e. listen to the speaker, wait for them to finish and then reply. Interrupting is rude.
  Fancy a Sauna?
. The sauna has a special role in the domestic life of Finns.
. It is an experience shared with family and friends.
. Important business meetings may be followed by a sauna in which the conversation is continued on a more informal basis.
. Saunas are found everywhere: At the end of calendar year 2002, there were 1,212,000 saunas in private apartments and another 800,000 in summer cottages and public swimming pools. This translates to more than 2,000,000 saunas for a population of 5.2 million.

The Weather in This Scandinavian Country

The weather in finland is quite diverse and can make a big difference in which month you choose to travel there. The Finnish weather is the warmest in July and the coldest in February. February is also the driest month in Finland, while August weather is the wettest time of year.This country's location partly influences the weather. Being located in the Eurasian continent's coastal zone, Finland is both in a maritime and a continental climate.

Note that Finland's weather is not as cold as many think - the Finnish average mean temperatures are higher than that of other regions in the same latitudes (i.e. south Greenland). The temperature is raised mainly by warm airflows from the Atlantic, and also by the Baltic Sea. You can also take a look at the current local weather in the cities of Finland.

http://www.gofinland.org/finlandguide/finland-weather/

Finnish Cuisine

The cuisine of Finland is notable for generally combining traditional country fare and haute cuisine with contemporary continental style cooking. Fish and meat play a very important role in traditional Finnish dishes from the western part of the country, while the dishes from the eastern part have traditionally included various vegetables and mushrooms.
Finnish foods often use wholemeal products (rye, barley, oats) and berries (such as blueberries, lingonberries, cloudberries, and sea buckthorn). Milk and its derivatives like buttermilk are commonly used as food, drink or in various recipes. Various turnips were common in traditional cooking, but were substituted by the potato after its introduction in the 18th century.

Karelian pasties

 Karelian pasty (karjalanpiirakka) is a traditional Finnish dish made from a thin rye crust with a filling of rice. Butter, often mixed with boiled egg (eggbutter or munavoi), is spread over the hot pastries before eating.

Finland's Top 10 Attractions

1.) Arktikum Science Museum- This heady, award-winning science museum offers a wonderful depiction of life in the Arctic region.

 

2.) Retretti Art Centre, Punkaharju- Looking for a more exotic sight to visit in Finland? The Retretti Art Centre, Punkaharju is known for its highly unique exhibition space which features a ground level building and an underground space hollowed out of bedrock.

3.) The Åland Islands-This group of islands off the Finnish coast has its own distinct culture, flag, and postage stamps.

4.) Lapland-If you want to visit one of the few unspoiled lands on the planet, there is no better place to go than Lapland.

5.) Ainola-This destination is famous for being the birthplace of Finland’s greatest composer Jean Sibelius.

6.) Old Rauma- Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Old Rauma is one of the oldest harbors in Finland.

7.) The Island Fortress of Suomenlinna- Located at the entrance of the harbor of Helsinki Harbor, this unique fortification is a fine example of European military architecture.

8.) St. Olaf’s Castle, Olavinlinna- Guests of this place will find themselves face-to-face with a 500-year old castle that resembles something from a fairytale.

9.) The King’s Road-This historical road was the route between the old northern capitals of Oslo, Turku, Stockholm, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg.

10.) Turku-This is the oldest town in Finland. It existed even during the medieval times. It was once the capital of Finland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more details, please visit this site where i have gotten all the information needed, off of. http://www.overseasattractions.com/top-attractions-that-finland-can-be-proud-of/

To prove my point that was made in my earlier post (immigrating to Norway= excellent choice), i would like to show you a website that was given to me by my geography teacher, Mr.Young, which states everything a bit more clearly. http://www.newsweek.com/2010/08/15/interactive-infographic-of-the-worlds-best-countries.html.