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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 (5824 words)

	Learn more about Finland in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Conclusive archaeological evidence exists that the area now comprising Finland was settled during the Stone Age, as the inland ice of the last ice age receded.
		In 1808, Finland was conquered by the armies of Czar Alexander I and thereafter remained an autonomous Grand Duchy in personal union with the Russian Empire until the end of 1917.
		There are two official languages in Finland: Finnish, spoken by 93% of the population, and Swedish, mother tongue for 6% of the population.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /f/fi/finland_1.html (1706 words)

	Public holidays in Finland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In addition to this all Sundays are official holidays but they are not as important as the special holidays.
		In 1955, Midsummer day was moved to the Saturday following June 19, the feast of the Annunciation to the Sunday following 21 March (or, if this coincides with Easter or with Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Palm Sunday), and All Saints' Day to the Saturday following 30 October.
		More holidays were moved in 1973: Epiphany to the Saturday following January 5 and Ascension Day to the Saturday before the traditional Thursday, but these revisions were reversed in 1991.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Holidays_in_Finland (501 words)

	holidays in finland
		Finland's first inhabitants, holidays in finland dating from about 7000 BC, probably followed the holidays in finland melting ice northward, attracted by a good supply of holidays in finland game.
		Lutheranism was established in Finland, and in 1581 the country was raised to the rank of grand duchy.
		Government holidays in finland in the country was headed by a Russian governor-general (the personal representative of the czar) in conjunction with the Finnish senate; holidays in finland in addition, there was a Finnish minister of state in St. Petersburg who dealt directly with the czar.
	www.spirit-of-adventure.com /finland.html (564 words)

	Finland: 2005 Calendar of Bank Holidays, Public Holidays, and National Holidays
		This list of 2005 bank holidays, national holidays, legal holidays and public holidays for Finland, was generated by the Q++ Studio Diary Publishing System, using holidays recurrence rules that were last revised on July 3, 2005.
		This database of bank holidays, national holidays and public holidays can also be viewed sorted by date rather than by country.
		In addition, in many parts of the world, holidays are subject to arbitrary, last minute, changes by the local authorities and you are therefore advised to verify the above dates with the embassy or consulate of Finland, before planning any trip to Finland.
	www.qppstudio.net /bankholidays2005/Finland.htm (422 words)

	Spirit Of Adventure, Adventure Holidays, Activity Holidays, Trekking the Inca Trail, whale watching ...
		A activity holidays breakfast of cereal and full fry-up, followed by a "here’s the bits, adventure holidays make your own lunch pack" was to be the start of each of the three days so plenty of provisions were called for.
		After the initial heart-attack it turned out to be holidays in finland some hardy soul from another group in the field going for his morning swim.
		During the three snowmobiling in finland days we spent many a moment trying to tell officials on the banks that we were not part of any of the other groups and no they should whale watching not count us.
	www.spirit-of-adventure.com (2435 words)

	Holidays in Finland - make your children happy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Finland is among the ideal places to go to if you wish to spend holidays with your family because family holidays are some kind of a cult here.
		Finland is always ready to provide excellent opportunities for accommodation, rest and interesting activities for parents with children of any age.
		Holidays in Finland are not just rest, they are also a great opportunity to broaden your experience and get new exotic impressions.
	destinations.greatholidaysandhotels.com /holidaysinfinlandmakeyourchildrenhappy.html (685 words)

	Finland Sports - TravelPuppy.com
		Around 65 per cent of Finland’s surface area is forested, in the north with coniferous forests, streams and open country.
		Finland has thirty-one national parks, the largest of which, such as Lemmenjoki and Pallas-Ounastunturi, are in the north.
		The skiing season is from January to February in southern Finland and December to March/April in central and northern Finland.
	travelpuppy.com /finland/sports.htm (1071 words)

	Finland - travel guide, holidays in Finland - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Finland is in Northern Europe and has borders with Russia to the East, Norway at the North and Sweden to the West.
		Finland is one of the few societies on earth (the other being Mongolia) where it is considered normal for adults to drink milk as an accompaniment to food.
		Finland is a sparsely populated country and, if heading out into the wilderness, it is imperative that you register your travel plans with the authorities so they can come looking for you if you fail to show up.
	www.did-you-mean.com /travel/Finland (4218 words)

	Cycling Holidays in Finland with 2 Wheel Treks
		The seventh largest Western European country, Finland is nestled between Sweden, Norway and Russia, with the Baltic countries to the south, separated by the Gulf of Finland.
		Finland is home to untouched forests, 187,888 crystal-clear lakes, 179,584 islands and 5,100 rapids.
		Finland’s southern coastline is also cradled by a thousand islands, forming a breathtaking archipelago - the largest in Europe.
	www.2wheeltreks.co.uk /cycling_finland.htm (195 words)

	Traditional festivities — Virtual Finland
		Towns and cities are deserted, as this holiday is traditionally celebrated in a rural setting, preferably at a waterside summer cottage.
		A number of national holidays were added to the existing church holidays and farming celebrations, and as a result the presentday Finnish calendar is made up of both church holidays and national holidays.
		In Finland, primary schools were the first to organize Mothers' Day celebrations; all mothers were invited to the school on the second Sunday in May, where they were given flowers and their children provided the entertainment.
	virtual.finland.fi /netcomm/news/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=26049 (1675 words)

	Finland History - TravelPuppy.com
		In 1917, Finland was an autonomous region within the Russian Empire and in the aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution, Finland declared independence, which the new Soviet government accepted after brief efforts to re-assert control.
		Finland’s appreciation of Moscow’s sensitivity remains acute, nonetheless, typified by its refusal to countenance future membership of NATO, which also remains deeply unpopular among many of the electorate.
		Finland’s long-serving President, Mauno Koivisto, the architect of its delicate balancing act between the East and West, stood down in 1993, after 2 terms.
	travelpuppy.com /finland/history.htm (708 words)

	STUDENT HOLIDAYS - THE GUIDE TO GREAT HOLIDAYS IN FINLAND
		Finland, together with Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, started issuing Schengen visas on March 25, 2001.A Schengen visa should be applied for at the Embassy/Consulate of the country of your main destination, or if still udecided, your first deatination.
		The currency in Finland is the euro (EUR), formerly markka (mk).
		In the north of Finland, Midsummer marks the peak of the exotic appeal of the Arctic, as the sun remains above the horizon all night.
	www.studentholidays.com /fin/finland.htm (2060 words)

	Finland family holidays
		If you’re considering a visit to Finland then Finland’s easternmost province, Karelia, which lies along the border with Russia is the place to go.
		Finland’s winters are severe, yet in spring the days are often clear and sunny.
		If you are choosing the escorted adventure way to visit Finland accommodation is in a comfortable country inn and in a traditional rustic farmhouse.
	www.takethefamily.com /where/finland.php (658 words)

	Finland holidays. Holidays & tours in Finland. Adventure holidays in Finland.
		A wide selection of Finland holidays, from skiing to dog-sledding to Father Christmas, all from specialist responsible tour operators.
		Finland is mostly flat and punctuated by huge forests and lakes, but has wide regional variations.
		Travel north of here and 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.responsibletravel.com /TripSearch/Europe/Country100097.htm (603 words)

	Sherpa Cycling Holidays: Biking Holidays in Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		All euro-zone countries use the Euro, these are :- Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.
		Finland is a land of contrasts: a land of 60,000 lakes and rivers, over 100,000 islands (one for every 55 inhabitants!) and is 69% forest.
		Finland is a country of great change with the seasons experiencing different rhythms of living.
	www.sherpa-walking-holidays.co.uk /countries/finland.asp (209 words)

	Waymark Holidays - Walking - Finland - Lapland
		Finnish Lapland, FINLAND - Land of the Midnight Sun.
		This holiday offers a unique opportunity to explore western Lapland during the days of the midnight sun.
		Our large and comfortable twin and single rooms are in modern log-cabins just a short walk from the main building: all have shower and w.c., radio and television.
	www.waymarkholidays.com /Walking_Lpaland_Finland.html (414 words)

	Adventure activity holidays, adventure holidays, adventure holiday
		If you think that holidays have become dull and boring and you are looking for something exciting and fun, then you have come to exactly the right place.
		Our winter holidays are packed with activities and ideas to suit everybody, from exhilarating wilderness dog sled safaris in the Yukon and Lapland to snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowshoeing, the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and, of course, Santa trips.
		In response to the increasing demand for holidays and breaks that offer more than just the usual holiday experience, we have developed an extensive programme of overseas adventure travel options in a number of different countries and featuring a wide range of sports and activities.
	www.activitiesabroad.com (729 words)

	Midsummer — Virtual Finland
		Midsummer is surely the most harmonious of Finland's public holidays.
		The religious factor is hardly foremost, yet something metaphysical stirs inside the thousands of Finns who head for lakeside cabin or forest glade or parental home to commune with nature on Midsummer Eve and on into the luminous night.
		The Finnish Literature Society's splendidly helpful cultural encyclopaedia of Finland, published in 1997, gives us the historical background to the festival, prosaically as follows: "The festival is celebrated on the Saturday that falls between 20th June and 26th June.
	virtual.finland.fi /netcomm/news/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=26052 (382 words)

	National Holidays In Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Finland: National holidays, religious festivals, and calendars around the world.
		Independence day is the most noticeable of the national holidays in Finland.
		Finland national information - international tourist offices, official holidays, state capitals, province capitals, Finland currency...
	schoolsinfinland.info /info/National-Holidays-In-Finland (270 words)

	Bales Worldwide Holidays - Europe - Finland
		Finland is a diverse country with fantastic scenery and interesting culture.
		Further north, beyond the Arctic Circle, lies the region of Lapland and to the east is the region of Karelia, known for its lakes, rivers, locks and canals.
		The climate in Finland is temperate, with the best time to visit being from May to September.
	www.balesworldwide.com /finland-europe.html (141 words)

	FINLAND SPA HOTEL - FINLAND HOTELS - HOLIDAYS IN FINLAND - WELLNESS - HOTELS IN FINLAND (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Hotel Anna is a welcoming and homely place to stay situated in the very centre of Helsinki, which provides an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of Finland's capital.
		Holiday Club Tampere Spa is a first-class holiday resortin a former cotton mill.
		In addition, 23 holiday cottages by lake for both summer and winter accommodation; living room, 2 bedrooms, shower and toilet in all cottages; sauna and fireplace in some.
	www.beautyfarmhotel.com /EUROPA/FINLAND.HTM (675 words)

	exodus: Winter holidays in Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Finland is a wild and woolly country, inhabited by a very hardy folk who think nothing of the extreme temperatures.
		Dogsledding expeditions and cross-country skiing holidays are the most popular winter activities.
		We are specialists in adventure holidays, walking holidays, trekking holidays, cycling holidays, biking holidays, cultural tours, small groups, family holidays, safari holidays, adventure travel, overland journeys, multi activity holidays, snow winter activity holidays, wildlife holidays and award winning eco tours and vacations.
	www.exodus.co.uk /countries/fi.html (577 words)

	Outdoor holidays in finland and finland holidays in europe
		With Outdoor Holidays you can book your holiday in advance, quickly and easily, with leading holidays companies such as airtours, first choice, thomson and virgin holidays.
		When looking for a cheap holiday to finland it can be hard to find or expensive, that is why our pre-booking holidays service will leave you to enjoy your holiday in finland.
		It is essential that you know the exact details of your holiday before you leave for finland and you can do this from the comfort of your own home with simple pre-bookable holidays from Outdoor Holidays.
	www.outdoorholidays.com /europe/finland.html (217 words)

	Welcome to Crystal Ski Holidays - Finland
		Finland also offers visits to Santa, snowmobile safaris, reindeer and husky dogs as well as the magical Northern Lights.
		One of Finland's best known resorts, Pyhä is found on the edge of the Arctic Circle in Lapland within the Pyhätunturi National Park, an area of unspoilt and dramatic landscapes.
		The air holidays and flights shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.
	www.crystalski.co.uk /destinations/finland/finland.html (256 words)

	Finland holidays and travel
		Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia and Gulf of Finland, between Sweden and Russia.
		The city of Helsinki is a very green city where the air is clean and refreshing and is becoming increasingly popular for city breaks all year round.
		The average duration of winter is 135 days in southern Finland and around 200 days in Lapland.
	www.travelfetch.com /europe/finland.htm (305 words)

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