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  Finland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Finland is bounded by the Baltic Sea with the Gulf of Finland to the south and the Gulf of Bothnia to the west.
The climate in Southern Finland is a northern temperate climate.
The judicial system of Finland is divided between courts with regular civil and criminal jurisdiction and administrative courts with responsibility for litigation between the individuals and the administrative organs of the state and the communities.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Finland   (5809 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Lappeenranta
With 59,000 inhabitants (December 31, 2004) Lappeenranta is the eleventh-largest city of Finland.
The Province of Southern Finland is a province of Finland.
With 58,897 inhabitants Lappeenranta is the eleventh-largest city of Finland (2003).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Lappeenranta   (818 words)

  
 Hanko, Finland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The city has a coastline of approximately 130 kilometers (80 miles), of which 30 km (19 miles) are sandy beaches.
The skyline of Hanko is dominated by the church and the water tower.
Hanko was the port of choice for emigrants leaving Finland for a new life in North America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hanko%2C_Finland   (788 words)

  
 Ronald & Nynke Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Finland covers 338, 000 square kilometres, of which 10% is water and 69% forest.
Finland's land border with Russia (1,269 km) is the eastern border of the European Union.
Finland is one of the 11 Euro countries as of 1 - 1 - 2002.
members.home.nl /rdoevelaar/factsheet_fi.htm   (262 words)

  
 finland.com - Finland Travel Guide
Finland is renowned as ´the land of thousands of lakes´ and ´the land of the midnight sun´.
The idyllic and beautiful towns and cities of Finland, with their cultural attractions and hundreds of summer events, are well worth visiting.
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is deservedly called ´the daughter of the Baltic´.
www.finland.com /travel_guide.htm   (415 words)

  
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In 1996, Finland produced a total of 10.4 million tonnes of paper and board, of which 90% was exported.
Environment The environmental problems in Finland are mainly air pollution from manufacturing and power plants contributing to acid rain; water pollution from industrial wastes and agricultural chemicals; and habitat loss threatens wildlife.
Finland applies a wide range of instruments for the economic regulation of environmental protection: these include taxes on goods, graded taxation based on environmental impacts, economic incentives, certain administrative and municipal fees, financial subsidies and deposit schemes to encourage recycling.
www.baltic21.org /attachments/r6.doc   (19677 words)

  
 Suomen Matkatoimisto - FINLAND IN BRIEF - OTHER CITIES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
It was Finland's first capital at the time when Finland was part of the Swedish Kingdom, and is home to the nation's most remarkable medieval monuments.
The city is surrounded by two large lakes and the Tammerkoski rapids run through the city.
A pioneer in Finland's industrialization, the Tampere of today is a vibrant modern city where high tech and culture flourish side by side.
www.smt.fi /english/facts/cities.html   (625 words)

  
 Finland
Finland (Finnish Suomi), republic in northern Europe, bounded on the north by Norway, on the east by Russia, on the south by Russia and the Gulf of Finland, on the southwest by the Baltic Sea, and on the west by the Gulf of Bothnia and Sweden.
Finland is a country of some 60,000 lakes, the largest of which are Saimaa, Inari, and Päijänne.
Because of the moderating influence of the surrounding water bodies, the climate of Finland is considerably less severe than might be expected.
www.ovayonda.biz /lodging/country/fi.html   (495 words)

  
 HERITAGE @ RISK: FINLAND
Finland is a sparsely populated country and most people live in southern Finland around the capital, Helsinki.
In most of Finland there were no big villages; instead farms stood alone surrounded by their own fields and forests.
In Finland especially, there are large areas of very typical self-built one-family houses of wood from that time.
www.international.icomos.org /risk/finla_2000.htm   (1104 words)

  
 10 most popular Europe travel books : Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
For many of those identifying Finland only with mobile phones, the history, the architecture and the landscapes of this brave, spectacularly handsome and exceedingly talented country is largely unknown.
Moreover, in Finland, where the knowledge of English is practically universal and the system of public information about transport and other facilities is second to none, you do not need too much hand-holding anyway.
Because Finland is a young and sparsely-populated country, it turns out that there aren't a lot of castles or museums or cathedrals to see, and those that are there are not as impressive (generally) as their counterparts in Sweden.
www.reviews-1.com /books/travel/europe/Finland.htm   (1070 words)

  
 Googlism : what is tampere
tampere is the third largest city in finland with a population of 182 000
tampere is a city of 200 000 inhabitants
tampere is the third largest city in finland with a population of 190
www.googlism.com /what_is/t/tampere   (760 words)

  
 NewsRoom Finland
The Lapland provincial government on Thursday joined a growing band of Finnish cities in cancelling New Year celebrations and redirecting the funds to aid the earthquake and tsunami victims in southern Asia.
Governor Hannele Pokka told the Finnish News Agency (STT) that dozens or even hundreds of Finns are among the victims and the disaster is one of the worst Finland has experienced after the war.
By Thursday morning eight Finnish cities had announced that they would cancel their New Year fireworks displays and donate the moneys to the earthquake and tsunami victims.
virtual.finland.fi /stt/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=6814&group=General   (276 words)

  
 1Up Travel > Cities of Finland are here.Click here for Finland cities.
Finland - Lapland Wild and Free - Travel information with hotels, safari and fishing tours.
Finland Travel - Travel information about camping, hiking, cycling, diving, skiing, hotels, hostels and hints.
Finland Travel Marketing - Incoming agency for Finland and neighboring countries.
www.1uptravel.com /international/europe/finland/cities.html   (545 words)

  
 finland bookmarks: links to other finland websites: travel
The website of the ferry line Silja, home of the baltic diva "FinnJet", the Concorde of the seas, a ferry built in the 70ies, still the fastest ferry of the world.
The Silja-Line is focussed on the Baltic Sea and connects the Cities Helsinki, Turku, Tallin, Rostock, Stockholm, the ?and-Islands, Visby and Riga.
The Virtual Finland service is maintained by the VF editorial staff of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs/Press and Culture Department/Publications Unit.
www.bilderbook.org /bookmarks/finland/?key=travel   (313 words)

  
 Finland : Planning a Trip : Getting There | Frommers.com
From Western Scandinavia -- The quickest routes to Finland are the E3 or E4 to Stockholm and the year-round 14- to 16-hour ferry from there to Helsinki.
If you've taken the ferry from Stockholm and are arriving at Turku, on the west coast of Finland, you can catch one of the seven daily trains (including the high-speed Pendolino) that take you across southern Finland to Helsinki.
Helsinki is also linked by rail to the major cities of Finland.
www.frommers.com /destinations/finland/0261020009.html   (670 words)

  
 Citybreak   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Helsinki, the present capital of Finland on the southern tip of the country, Turku, the city in the southwest that once held the title, and Tampere, a bustling community on the confluence of two central lake systems, offer first-rate options for uniquely rewarding city breaks.
The cities come into their own at the glorious height of summer, when the sun hardly sets.
Each of the cities is big enough to offer all the facilities and attractions of a lively metropolis, including excellent island, riverside or lakeside restaurants and luxurious hotels.
www.finland-tourism.com /citybreak   (366 words)

  
 Finland Travel - Finland Travel Hotel Vacation Tourist Attractions
Finland is located in Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland, between Sweden and Russia.
Finland has a highly industrialized, largely free-market economy, with per capita output roughly that of the UK, France, Germany, and Italy.
Helsinki, the capital of Republic of Finland, is a sparkling city.
www.wanderplanet.com /travel/eu/finland/fi.htm   (498 words)

  
 Finland discount hotels and reservations.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Finland is the seventh largest country in Europe.
Helsinki, a capital of Finland is amusing and lovely destination for cool respite from hot summers.
Hamburger restaurants, kebab joints and grills in the city centre are expressly for those real food lovers.
www.planetgypsy.com /hotels/finland/index.html   (255 words)

  
 Finland car hire, Finland car rental from 33 EUR Per day all inclusive
Finland car hire, Finland car rental from 33 EUR Per day all inclusive.Finland car hire and car rental offers cheap and discounted car hire all over Finland.
Finland car hire deals with all major car rental companies and negotiates with the local agencies in Finland to offer the best car rental rates and service for each specific location in Finland.
Compare our rates in Finland and find out that we are usually at least 30% cheaper than our competitors in Finland.
finland.rentalcargroup.co.uk   (315 words)

  
 Finland hotels by cities. Travel guides and hotel reservation.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Finland is mostly flat and punctuated by huge forests and lakes, but has wide regional variations.
Stretching from the Russian border in the east to the industrial city of Tampere, the vast waters of the Lake Region provide a natural means of transport for the timber industry - indeed, water here is a more common sight than land.
North of here, Finland ranges from the flat western coast of Ostrobothnia to the thickly forested heartland of Kainuu and gradually rising fells of Lapland, Finland's most alluring terrain and home to the Sami, the semi-nomadic reindeer herders found all over northern Scandinavia
www.reservations.ru /finland   (176 words)

  
 Map of Finland - free online maps of Finland. Coordinates, provinces, cities, rivers, roads, railways, airports... ...
Compare with the other maps and see which cities are important for the CIA and which are not.
Tens of Finnish cities are shown but several of the most important cities are missing.
Most of the cities shown in spite of the small size of the map.
www.anttalainen.com /maps/finland/index.html   (340 words)

  
 ★ Reviews of books about Western Finland
The Insight Guide series is, in general, a really good introduction to any of the countries that they have chosen to focus on.
This one on Finland, like all of them, is full of great photo's and good historical, economic, social, and political descriptions.
Finland and the Western European integration process : report to Parliament by the Council of State concerning Finland's attitude towards the Western European economic integration process, 1 November 1988
finland.vacationbookreview.com /Western_Finland   (846 words)

  
 Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Laura and her band toured in 19 cities in Finland.
This TV-show was again followed by a special tour in eight cities of Finland.
Furthermore on January 26th she was chosen to represent Finland in the 2002 Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Tallinn at the end of May. Her song is entitled "Addicted to you".
mainhill.wallst.ru /eurovision/fin.htm   (974 words)

  
 List of cities in Finland : Cities of Finland
In the year 1977 the juridical difference between cities, towns and municipalities were removed.
Today only municipalities are recognized, some of which are called cities.
For towns founded before the 1960s the list includes the year the town was chartered[?].
www.fastload.org /ci/Cities_of_Finland.html   (114 words)

  
 [HCDX] Welcome to Finland!
The conference is to be held 16th to 18th of August 2002 in the town of Pori, located on the west coast of Finland.
There are good connections to Pori from other major cities of Finland and a frequent bus service from the center of Pori is available to Spa Hotel Yyteri.
We know that coming over to Finland will be expensive to many of you, but we hope that our conference with its reasonable pricing will help you in budgeting your trip to Finland.
www.hard-core-dx.com /archive/2001/msg03160.html   (502 words)

  
 Finland car hire from 229 EUR per week - Cheap Finland car rental
Finland Auto Rental offers you the option to book your car rental securely online.
We offer rental cars in all major cities of Finland and you can save up to 40%.
Finland Rent a Car shows a comparison of all the leading car rental providers including Alamo, National, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty and Europcar to find you the very best deal on your car rental.
finland.rentalcargroup.com   (225 words)

  
 Finland - Ask.com Web Search
In Finland it is customary to use the following logic in indicating the time: 9.00 = 9 am.
Embassy of Finland in Washington DC and the Consulates General in New York and Los Angeles.
Finland - the official travel and tourism guide by the Finnish...
www.ask.com /web?q=Finland&qsrc=62   (327 words)

  
 Googlism : when is vantaa
vantaa is one of finland's largest cities and part of the greater helsinki area
vantaa is one of the biggest cities in finland and a lively
vantaa is the fourth largest city in finland and home to their international airport so its the perfect place to display travel offers
www.googlism.com /when_is/v/vantaa   (543 words)

  
 In the Lapp of Luxury: Prices Head South in Europe's North | Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The White Nights of Lapland in Finland where it never gets completely dark in June and July are a great way to see a part of Mother Earth that you can't imagine until you've actually experienced.
The "Top of Europe," as it's called, is a must see for those who enjoy out of the way places, friendly people who love Westerners, and capital cities rich in architecture and proud Norse culture.
Starting in the cities, Picasso has a nine-day/seven-night trip out of New York that starts in Stockholm stopping in Copenhagen and Oslo.
www.frommers.com /destinations/article.cfm?destid=261&articleid=2693&t=In%20the%20Lapp%20of%20Luxury%3A%20Prices%20Head%20South%20in%20Europe%27s%20North   (742 words)

  
 Finland maps, city images, travel books -- trip preparation
Ruled by Sweden from the 12th to the 19th centuries and by Russia from 1809, Finland finally won its independence in 1917.
As a member of the European Union, Finland was the only Nordic state to join the euro system at its initiation in January 1999.
In the following index of city pages, the font size is indicative of the city's popularity as a travel destination.
www.books-maps.com /FI   (1141 words)

  
 Finland Summer Holidays
Finland Nord-Trondelag, Oppland, Oslo, Ostfold, Rogaland, Sogn og Fjordane, Sor-Trondelag, Telemark, Troms, Vest-Agder, Vestfold Finland unit stretching through several municipalities, had a population of 1,212,196 according to the 2000 census.
Copenhagen is one of the population of the city proper is 761,721 (2004), with the suburbs included, the population is 1,695,946 (2004) (Stockholm County except Norrtälje, Nykvarn, Nynäshamn and
People and Arts Economy, Geography and History he European Commission is set to clear the takeover bid by Oracle for Coast, Coast, Terrain and Climate cities such as Bergen and Trondheim.
chile.america-atlas.com /travel/finland.htm   (671 words)

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