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	Lapland, Finland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Province of Lapland is one of the Provinces of Finland, and a part of the larger geographical area of Lapland, which spans over four countries.
		Lapland is home only to about 3.6% of the Finnish population, and is by far the least densely populated area in the country.
		Lapland was separated from the province of Oulu in 1936.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lapland,_Finland (323 words)

	The Sami in Finland — Virtual Finland
		In Finland, Norway and Sweden a person is considered a Sami if she or he regards herself or himself a Sami and has at least one parent or grandparent that learned Sami as her or his mother tongue.
		In Finland, Norway and Sweden North Sami, or Mountain Sami, is the main Sami language.
		Finland was, at that time, part of Sweden and under the influence of the Catholic Church, and Lapland also became part of these.
	virtual.finland.fi /netcomm/news/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=25786 (3093 words)

	Lapland War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Lapland War is a name used for the hostilities between Finland and Germany between September 1944 and April 1945.
		During the winter of 1943-1944, the Germans improved the roads from northern Norway to northern Finland by extensive use of POW labour (many captured in southern Europe and still in summer uniform; casualties were high), and they accumulated stores in that region.
		The Finns were thus placed in a situation similar to that of the Italians and of the Romanians, who, after surrendering to the Allies, had to fight to free their lands of German forces.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lapland_War (480 words)

	Arktinen keskus : Ulapland.fi/In English/Info for students/Information on Finland and Lapland/Living in Finland
		Finland is also a Nordic democracy with a population of 5.2 million inhabitants and the easternmost member state of the European Union.
		Finland was a part of Sweden from the 13th century until 1809, when it became an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Czar.
		Finland has Sweden to the west, the tip of Norway in the north, a long border with Russia to the east, and Estonia to the south, across the Gulf of Finland.
	www.arcticcentre.org /?deptid=10341 (1134 words)

	Finland - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Finland is in Nordic Europe and has borders with Russia to the East, Norway at the North and Sweden to the West.
		Finland was a province and then a grand duchy under Sweden from the 12th to the 19th centuries and an autonomous grand duchy of Russia after 1809.
		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.
	wikitravel.org /en/article/Finland (4000 words)

	War: Finland in World War II (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Finland then joined the attack on June 30, in order to capture the areas lost to Soviet Union in the Winter War and was able to achieve that goal during the attack phase of the war.
		Finland didn't really want to fight the germans but the pressure from Allies (mainly Soviet Union) was so great that the "war" escalated into a real fighting between the former allies in the northern Finland (Lapland).
		Note that Finland didn't surrender and wasn't occupied (the sole country on the losing side that was not occupied by foreign troops).
	hkkk.fi /~yrjola/war/finland/summary.html (1514 words)

	" Finland" -Mtn-Forum On-Line Library Document
		Lapland is sparsly populated with the Sami people: slightly above 200,000 inhabitants, of whom half lives in the two largest cities in the south, and 70 % in municipalities.
		Although forest growth in Lapland is a slow process, forests represent 16 % of the country's timber resources and 10 % of its annual increment.
		The Lapland Regional Environment Centre, as a part of the environmental administration has a role in promoting an environment where the values of nature and human activity are in balance, in relation to the nature and the people of Lapland.
	www.mtnforum.org /resources/library/finla97a.htm (793 words)

	flag of Lapland (Finland) flags, Fahnen, Flaggen, FOTW bei Nationalflaggen.de (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		pink, but in the modern coat of arms of province (lääni, län) of Lapland and in the coat of arms of the county (maakunta, landskap) the man is silver (in flag white).
		In the earliest known use of the arms of Lapland, at the funeral of King Carl IX in 1611, the wildman was fl.
		Originally, the arms were the same, because Lapland was one province until 1809, when it was split in two and what now is Finnish Lapland was ceded to Russia along with Finland and was made a part of the Grand Duchy of Finland.
	www.nationalflaggen.de /flags-of-the-world/flags/fi-l.html (292 words)

	Lapland Holidays - Lapland - Finland :: laplandholidays.com
		Lapland is one of the last remaining areas of snow covered wilderness on earth.
		Lapland holidays brings you the choice of the ski resorts of Levi, Yllas, Pyha and Luosto to ensure that there is a ski holiday to suit any taste.
		Lapland offers 7 night safaris that can only be described as the adventure of a lifetime.
	www.laplandholidays.com (312 words)

	The Sami and Lapland - Scandinavica.com
		Lapland is the name of a region in north Europe that belongs to Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia.
		- The Nordic Sami Council was established in 1956 among the Sami in Finland, Norway and Sweden.
		- The clear skies of Finnish Lapland are ideal to admire the endless daylight of the Midnight Sun and the magic Northern Lights in winter.
	www.scandinavica.com /sami.htm (772 words)

	birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
		Finland`s popularity with ornithologists is also greatly enhanced by the incomparable sights provided in late May and again in September-October by the mass migration offshore and water birds over the country on their way to and from the arctic.
		When you arrive in Finland on a birdwatching tour you will be coming to a country with an unspoiled natural environment, to enjoy the wind sighing in the forests, the light sparkling on the surfaces of the lakes and the freshness of the clean air.
		In August 1998, Finland`s Council of State decided to propose to the European Union Commission the inclusion in the Natura 2000 Network of a total of 1,457 areas compliant with the EU Habitat Directive or Bird Directive.
	www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/europe/finland.html (2688 words)

	World InfoZone - Finland Facts
		Finland is said to be the home of Santa Claus.
		Turku used to be the capital and is Finland's oldest city.
		Kerimaki church, built in 1849, is one of the world´s largest wooden churches.
	www.worldinfozone.com /facts.php?country=Finland (284 words)

	Go hiking in Lapland — Virtual Finland
		In early and mid winter Lapland is in the grip of ‘kaamos’, when the sun never rises above the horizon and darkness reigns both by day and night.
		When hiking in Finnish Lapland, you should remember that everyman’s rights and obligations apply to everyone in Finland irrespective of their nationality.
		In Lapland, distances are long and you may not meet other people during your hike.
	virtual.finland.fi /netcomm/news/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=25054 (1354 words)

	MEK Finland - Welcome! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Finland has a clear Nordic identity, but offers the best of both East and West.
		Its unspoilt natural environment is the perfect setting for all kinds of activity, whether you are seeking excitement or relaxation.
		Finland has a vibrant cultural life, with a busy calendar of festivals and events to suit every taste.
	www.visitfinland.com (116 words)

	Lapland
		Reindeer are released in the spring and wander the open range of Lapland during late spring, summer and fall.
		Lapland is considered the land of diary cattle and the herding of some 300,000 head of reindeer.
		The entrance to the Arktikum, the new Artic Center and Lapland Provincial Museum.
	www.wathenadesigns.com /Finland/Towns/Lapland/lapland.html (518 words)

	Finland photos @ Nomads'Land stock photos
		Population is relatively scarce, and most of the five millions Finns live in the south, close to Finland's capital Helsinki.
		Finland history and culture are young in many respects: its cold climate made for late human settlement, and the country gained full independence from neighboring Russia and Sweden less than a century ago.
		It is a land of high technology and of a highly educated youth.
	www.maion.com /photography/finland (196 words)

	Arktinen keskus : Ulapland.fi/In English/Info for students/Information on Finland and Lapland/Cultural Issues
		In Finland almost everybody is involved in protecting the nature through recycling.
		It is a not customary in Finland today for men and women go to the sauna together unless they are members of the same family.
		The sauna in Finland is not connected to any kind of sexual behaviour as it is in many other countries.
	www.arcticcentre.org /?deptid=10340 (1141 words)

	InternationalReports.net : Finland 2002
		On a continent where most of the land is squared into developed areas, the untouched wilderness of Finland’s Lapland is something very unique.
		Lapland activities – ice fishing, sauna bathing, ice swimming, dog sled riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, bear watching, hunting, sky gliding, rafting – require different degrees of skill, experience and, in the case of ice swimming, craziness.
		Travelers with an interest in culture might be better off visiting Finland in the summertime when visitors are offered a wide range of cultural events.
	www.internationalreports.net /europe/finland/2002/winterwonderland.html (855 words)

	::Lapland Trips to the twilight world inside the Arctic Circle :: Santa Trips.com::
		High among the attractions is Finland's only gondola cable car, providing a spectacular climb to take in the breathtaking views at the top of the fell, whether you intend to ski down or just catch a return ride.
		There are, but only a few places in Lapland where one can imagine the location to be the home of Santa Claus and its no wonder why Santa chose Olos as one of his special homes in Lapland.
		Finland's oldest and, to many, most spectacular national park fascinates visitors with its unspoilt nature and dramatic landscapes.
	www.santatrips.com /short-stays/resorts.htm (849 words)

	Lapland War (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It carries its name since it was fought in the northernmost province of Finland, Lapland, FinlandLapland/.
		During the winter of 1943-1944, the Germans improved the roads from northern Norway to northern Finland by extensive use of prisoner of warPOW labour (many captured in southern Europe/ and still in summer uniform; casualties were high), and they accumulated stores in that region.
		The Finns were thus placed in a situation similar to that of the ItalyItalians and of the Romanians, who, after surrendering to the Allies/, had to fight to free their lands of German forces.
	www.infothis.com /find/Lapland_War (466 words)

	Finland - The Lapland War (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		During the winter of 1943 to 1944, the Germans improved the roads from northern Norway to northern Finland, and they accumulated stores in that region.
		While German ground troops withdrew northward, the German navy mined the seaward approaches to Finland and attempted to seize Suursaari Island in the Gulf of Finland.
		As a final, lingering effect of the Lapland War, the Germans planted numerous mines during their retreat; some of the mines were so cleverly placed that they continued to kill and maim civilians who triggered them as late as 1948.
	countrystudies.us /finland/21.htm (379 words)

	Santa´s Lapland and Christmas Club
		Lapland consists of the northernmost parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway.
		But in Finnish Lapland a reindeer is a very common animal and it has a lot of food there.
		Santa´s main office is at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland.
	groups.msn.com /965172qg02rbm4ek3a6e7udur5/_homepage.msnw?pgmarket=en-us (569 words)

	Santa´s Lapland and Christmas Club
		Lapland Wildlife Tours (Northern Finland and Russia: birds, bears and belugas): http://www.naturalist.co.uk/tours2006/finland_russia.php
		This is Lapland, the spellbound, unspoilt region in the north of Finland, so beautiful that Santa Claus chose it as home.
		And if you visit Lapland in the magical weeks leading up to Christmas, there is the added anticipation that at any moment you may bump into the grand old man himself.
	groups.msn.com /965172qg02rbm4ek3a6e7udur5/laplandtravellinks.msnw (494 words)

	Design Park : Ulapland.fi/In English/Info for students/Information on Finland and Lapland/Everyday Issues
		In Finland strong alcohol such as wine and spirits (more than 12%) can be bought only in special shops called Alko, the state-owned alcohol store.
		According to the law, the driver of a motor vehicle is guilty of driving while intoxicated if his/her blood alcohol level is at least 0.5 mg/ml or his exhalation contains at least 0.25 milligrams of alcohol per one litre of air.
		Incoming international students are reminded to take into consideration that although Finland is by international standards a safe, tolerant and open nation where inappropriate behaviour does not usually occur, this does not necessarily mean that one will not encounter the phenomenon.
	www.designpark.fi /?deptid=10339 (1623 words)

	Lapland Finland Holidays, Lapland Holidays, Finland Holidays, Lapland Winter Holidays
		A Lapland Finland Holiday has so much to offer; Lapland Log Cabins, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow shoeing, snow games, ice fishing to name but a few.
		A Lapland Winter HOliday allows you to sample all the delights of this snow clad wonderland and stay in high standard cosy romantic log cabins or at our hotel in the resort of Luosto.
		We also have larger log cabins for groups which is popular and in high demand for corporate groups.
	www.laplandmagic.com (275 words)

	Äkäslompolo-Ylläs-Lapland-Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Finland lies in the North-east corner fo Europe and has a population of 5 million.
		Almost a third of the country lies within the Arctic Circle and is known as Finnish Lapland.
		Over 1000 km of snowcat routes have been marked in the forests and tundra of Lapland.
	www.saunalahti.fi /~akaskoul/netd@ys/yllas.htm (352 words)

	HolidayCity Flash - In Search of Santa in Lapland, Finland
		I have to confess I was not relishing the prospect of a three and a half hour flight with an excited five year old but the time actually (forgive the pun) flew past.
		But I would love to return to Lapland with my husband on another kind of vacation to soak up the sheer magic and romance of this place.
		This article was kindly contributed by Yvonne Patsourakis of Finland and was first published on 23 December 2003.
	www.holidaycityflash.com /finland/search_for_santa1.htm (658 words)

	GORP - Exploring a Land of Steam and Snow - Winter Adventures in Northern Finland
		Cold it may be, but the lure of Finland in winter is the outdoors.
		Unfortunately, Laplanders hardly ever dress in traditional garb any more, but our hosts at the reindeer farm had donned their finery for our benefit.
		Having tried all the winter sports northern Finland had to offer, we headed to the city of Kemi for a look at the world's largest snow castle and a swim in the frozen Baltic Sea.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/location/europe/finland/lapland.htm (1584 words)

	Lively Yule activities at the North Pole . . .plus discovering Lapland . . . (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		His headquarters is located in Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland in the most northern region of Finland near the Arctic Circle.
		These icebreakers were originally developed because the freezing Baltic Sea paralyzed Finland's ports in winter, the icebreakers' (Murtaja) armour plated bow section rises slightly above the sea ice, smashing it like a hammer to create passages for other ships in its wake.
		I once revived in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, after a fascinating, but grueling, two-week tour of Russia, where the accommodations and food can be challenging.
	www.koreanday.com /static/articles/523.htm (545 words)

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