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	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Finland is the sixth largest country in Europe in terms of area, with a low population density of 15.5 persons per square kilometre, making it the most sparsely populated country in the European Union.
		Finland has thriving services and manufacturing sectors and is a highly democratic welfare state with low levels of corruption, consistently ranking at or near the top in international comparisons of national performance.
		Finland joined the European Union in 1995, where she is an advocate of federalism contrary to the other Nordic countries that are predominantly supportive of confederalism.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Finland/History (2553 words)

	Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Republic of Finland (Finnish: Suomi, Swedish: Finland) is a Nordic country in northeastern Europe, bounded by the Baltic Sea to the southwest, the Gulf of Finland to the southeast and the Gulf of Bothnia to the west, and has land frontiers with Sweden, Norway and Russia and a maritime border with Estonia.
		Finland's nearly 700-year association with the Kingdom of Sweden is traditionally connected with the year 1154 and the alleged introduction of Christianity by Sweden's King Erik.
		The climate in Southern Finland is a northern temperate climate.
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	Finland
		The Republic of Finland (Finnish: Suomen tasavalta, Swedish: Republiken Finland) is a Nordic country in northeastern Europe, bordered by the Baltic Sea to the southwest, the Gulf of Finland to the southeast and the Gulf of Bothnia to the west.
		Finland's nearly 700-year association with the Kingdom of Sweden is traditionally connected with the year 1154 and the alleged introduction of Christianity by Sweden's King Erik.
		During the 18th century, virtually the whole of Finland was twice occupied by Russian forces (1714–1721 and 1742–1743), by the Finns known as the Greater Wrath and the Lesser Wrath.
	www.keywordmage.net /fi/finland.html (2930 words)

	Finland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Republic of Finland (Finnish: Suomen tasavalta, Swedish: Republiken Finland) is a Nordic country in northeastern Europe, bordered by the Baltic Sea to the southwest, the Gulf of Finland to the south and the Gulf of Bothnia to the west.
		During the 18th century, virtually the whole of Finland was twice occupied by Russian forces (1714–1721 and 1742–1743), by the Finns known as the Greater Wrath and the Lesser Wrath.
		When the Soviet Union fell in 1991 Finland was surprised and suffered economically, but was free to follow her own course and joined the European Union in 1995, where Finland is an advocate of federalism contrary to the other Nordic countries that are predominantly supportive of confederalism.
	www.pineville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Finland (3336 words)

	Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Republic of Finland (Finnish: Suomen tasavalta Swedish: Republiken Finland) is a Nordic country in northeastern Europe, bounded by the Baltic Sea to the southwest, the Gulf of Finland to the south and the Gulf of Bothnia to the west.
		When the Soviet Union fell in 1991 Finland was surprised and suffered economically, but was free to follow her own course and joined the European Union in 1995, where Finland is an advocate of federalism contrary to the other Nordic countries that are predominantly supportive of confederalism.
		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.
	abcworld.net /Finland.html (3448 words)

	WSC Suomi \| Land of Thousands of Songs
		Finland (Finnish: Suomi), officially the Republic of Finland (Finnish: Suomen tasavalta), is one of the Nordic countries.
		During the 18th century, virtually all of Finland was twice occupied by Russian forces (1714—1721 and 1742—1743), known by the Finns as the Greater Wrath and the Lesser Wrath.
		Finland is near enough to the Atlantic to be continuously warmed by the Gulf stream, which explains the unusually warm climate considering the absolute latitude.
	www.freewebs.com /wsc-finland/finlandthecountry.htm (4959 words)

	Wide variations in EU holiday entitlements
		The average leave and public holiday entitlements across all EU states is 34 days.
		"Public holidays have their origin in religion and local culture, and it may be difficult to change practices that are steeped in tradition," he said.
		Though it is normal practice to grant public holidays in these countries, employers are within their rights to require employees to work on these days, or to take these as part of annual holiday entitlement.
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	Finland Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Republic of Finland (Finnish: Suomen tasavalta Swedish: Republiken Finland) is a Nordic country in northeastern Europe, bounded by the Baltic Sea to the southwest, the Gulf of Finland to the south and the Gulf of Bothnia to the west.
		The beginning of Finland's nearly 700-year association with the Kingdom of Sweden is traditionally connected with the year 1154 and the hypothesized introduction of Christianity by Sweden's King Erik.
		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.
	www.variedtastes.com /encyclopedia/Finland (3627 words)

	Public holidays in Finland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		All official holidays in Finland are established by acts of Parliament.
		In addition to this all Sundays are official holidays but they not as important as the special holidays.
		Some minor observances are also denoted in the Finnish calendar, though they have not been judged worthy of either holiday or flag day status.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Holidays_in_Finland (397 words)

	Econ World - Public Holidays In ... Free Encyclopedia - La economía global (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		A public holiday or legal holiday is a holiday endorsed by the state.
		Heritage Day, September 24, is a Public Holiday on which South Africans across the spectrum are encouraged to...
		A Bank Holiday is a public holiday in the United Kingdom and also in the Republic of Ireland.
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		Gulf of Finland to the southeast and the
		Finland's nearly 700-year association with the Kingdom of Sweden is traditionally connected with the year 1154 and the alleged
		The constitution of Finland and its place in the judicial system are unusual in that there is no constitutional court and the supreme court doesn't have an explicit right to declare a law unconstitutional.
	en-cyclopedia.com /wiki/Finland (1949 words)

	Finland information - Search.com
		Finland (Finnish: Suomi, Swedish: Finland), officially the Republic of Finland (Finnish: Suomen tasavalta, Swedish: Republiken Finland), is one of the Nordic countries.
		Finland has a population of five million people spread over more than 330,000 square kilometres (127,000 sq. mi) making it one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world (see List of countries by population density).
		In 1808, Finland was conquered by the armies of Russian Emperor Alexander I and thereafter became an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire until the end of 1917.
	www.search.com /reference/Finland (4441 words)

	Excite UK - Travel - Europe - Finland - History and Government
		The Russians continued to covet the territory and as Swedish influence in Europe waned at the beginning of the 18th century, Finland was briefly occupied by the Russians.
		In 1917, Finland was an autonomous region within the Russian Empire but, 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 the electorate.
	www.excite.co.uk /travel/guides/europe/finland/HistoryGovernment (842 words)

	Finland - free-definition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Republic of Finland (Finnish: Suomi; Swedish: Finland) is a Nordic country in northeastern Europe, bordered by the Baltic Sea to the southwest, the Gulf of Finland to the southeast and the Gulf of Bothnia to the west.
		Conclusive archaeological evidence exists indicating that the area now comprising Finland was settled around 8000 BC, during the Stone Age, as the inland ice of the last ice age receded.
		Trade following the waterways is indicated by the spread of asbestos and soapstone from Eastern Finland, and by founds of flint from south Scandinavia and Russia, chisels from Lake Onega, and spearheads from north Scandinavia.
	www.netlexikon.akademie.de /Fi.html (2301 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)

	Holidays in Finland - InformationBlast
		The official holidays can be divided into Christian and Non-Christian holidays.
		A number of the less important main holidays are also preceded by de facto half days, meaning that they only are half working days or school days.
		Some minor observances are also denoted in the Finnish calendar, though they have not been judged worthy of either holiday or flag day status.
	www.informationblast.com /Holidays_in_Finland.html (401 words)

	Finland 2006 Public Holidays and Bank Holidays
		Public holidays that fall on a weekend are not forwarded.
		Sami National Day, not an official public holiday, was set to be celebrated on February 6th, on the occasion of the 15th Sami conference in Helsinki in 1992.
		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 /bankholidays2006/finland.htm (459 words)

	Scrap bank holidays! \| Special reports \| Guardian Unlimited
		Bank holidays have lost their point, and far from needing more of them, some argue we should scrap the lot.
		Public holidays there are based on local traditions and are determined by local authorities.
		While Finland allocates 37 days a year (including public holidays), France 36, and the EU an average of 33, Britons get a measly 20.
	www.guardian.co.uk /britain/article/0,,1558057,00.html (1106 words)

	Public holidays in Finland -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		All official (A day on which work is suspended by law or custom) holidays in (Republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917) Finland are established by acts of (A legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Great Britain)) Parliament.
		The official holidays can be divided into (A religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination) Christian and Non-Christian holidays.
		Finland has an official (Click link for more info and facts about National Day) National Day, December 6.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/P/Pu/Public_holidays_in_Finland.htm (685 words)

	wiki/Public holidays in Finland Definition / wiki/Public holidays in Finland Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Finland has an official National DayA national holiday is a statutory holiday enacted by a country to commemorate the country itself.
		Easter MondayEaster (also called Pascha) is generally accounted the most important holiday of the Christian year, observed March or April each year to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead (after his death by crucifixion; see Good Friday), which Christians believe happened at about this time of year, almost two thousand years ago.
		Official holidays - names follow the Liturgical yearThe liturgical year, also known as the Christian year, consists of the cycle of liturgical seasons in some Christian churches which determines when Feasts, Memorials, Commemorations, and Solemnities are to be observed and which portions of Scripture are to be read.
	www.elresearch.com /wiki/Public_holidays_in_Finland (1425 words)

	Four Seasons
		In the wake of the spring storms the lake and coastal waters are still chilly, but the bravest bathers take their first dip.
		June-August is Finland at its magical best, with long light-filled days and an endless expanse of unspoilt lakes and forests available as a massive playground for residents and visitors alike.
		December-February, when choosing a winter holiday destination, it's worth bearing in mind there is nearly always plenty of snow in eastern and northern Finland even if the winter is unusually warm.
	www.visiteurope.com /category-redirect/?category=climate&country=fi&lang=en_CA (639 words)

	Public holidays in Finland - Definition, explanation
		The non-christian holidays are New Year's Day, May Day and Midsummer Day.
		A day's status as a flag day has no formal link with an eventual status as an official or as a de facto holiday.
		Finland has an official National Day, December 6.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/p/pu/public_holidays_in_finland.php (393 words)

	Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		A quarter of Finland's territory lies above the Arctic Circle, and as a consequence the midnight sun can be experienced - for more and more days, the further up north one comes.
		However, over twenty languages are now spoken in Finland by immigrant groups of significant size - that is: with at least a thousand speakers.
		The biggest and most important cities in Finland are Helsinki, Tampere, Turku and Oulu, with Oulu being the only city in central-northern Finland with more than 100,000 inhabitants.
	www.yotor.com /wiki/en/fi/Finland.htm (2241 words)

	Public_holidays_in_Finland - The Wordbook Encyclopedia
		Several Christian holidays traditionally falling on working days or on fixed dates have been moved to Saturdays and Sundays.
		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.
	www.thewordbook.com /Public_holidays_in_Finland (558 words)

	Public Holidays By Country Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Looking For public holidays by country - Find public holidays by country and more at Lycos Search.
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	www.karr.net /search/encyclopedia/Category:Public_holidays_by_country (254 words)

	Trades Union Congress - TUC calls for three more bank holidays a year
		Most EU countries have a minimum standard of compensation for working on public holidays, usually a choice of a premium rate or time off in lieu.
		Employees must be paid for taking public holidays with an option to be paid at a premium rate or be paid at the normal rate and given an extra days paid leave for working on public holidays.
		This is because employees in Northern Ireland have 10 public holidays a year, putting them fifth from bottom on the league table.
	www.tuc.org.uk /law/tuc-3584-f0.cfm (719 words)

	Finland
		Finland has a population of five million people spread over more than 330,000 kmÂ² (127,000 sq.
		Main articles: Subdivisions of Finland, Provinces of Finland, Historical provinces of Finland The state organization is divided into 6 administrative provinces (lÃ¤Ã¤ni, pl.
		Main article: Demographics of Finland There are two official languages in Finland: Finnish, spoken by about 92% of the population, and Swedish, a mother tongue for about 5.5% of the population.
	www.dejavu.org /cgi-bin/get.cgi?ver=93&url=http%3A%2F%2Farticles.gourt.com%2Fen%2FFinland (4534 words)

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