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	Tourism in Finland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Finland is famous for its many lakes, nearly 200,000 of them, not including the small ones.
		Finland is also known to have the best water quality in the world, and green deep woods and forests around the sea, rivers and the water ways.
		Finland also enjoys the world's lowest infant death rate and it is the second least corrupted nation in the world (Finland had topped the list of least corruption for several years, but Iceland took the best ranking in 2005.), and Helsinki is the cleanest capital in Europe and No. 2 among the world's safest cities.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tourism_in_Finland (817 words)

	Tourism in Finland - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In the summer the sun hardly sets in Finland, especially in the in the far north where it does not set at all.
		Finland has very many lakes and forests, and it is very good for fishing and canoeing.
		Finland also enjoys the world's lowest infant death rate and it is the least corrupt nation of all, and Helsinki is the cleanest capital in Europe and No. 2 among the world's safest cities.
	encyclopedia.learnthis.info /t/to/tourism_in_finland.html (618 words)

	Embassy of Finland, Jakarta - Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Finland is a country for the discerning vacationer; a country that offers a wide array of holiday options for the special-interest traveller looking for something original, something not likely to be found elsewhere.
		Finland is not a land of mass tourism, nor does it aspire to that position.
		Finland, at a guess, has more cultural festivals than any other country of similar population size, some of them consistently offering a level of quality that is regularly praised by the pundits of the press here and abroad.
	www.finembjak.com /doc/en/finfo/tourism.html (458 words)

	Wikinfo \| Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Republic of Finland (Suomen Tasavalta in Finnish, Republiken Finland in Swedish) is a Nordic country, bound by the Baltic Sea to the southwest, the Gulf of Finland to the southeast and the Gulf of Bothnia to the west, bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia (sea border with Estonia).
		Finland's nearly 700-year association with the Kingdom of Sweden began in 1154 with the introduction of Christianity by Sweden's King Erik.
		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.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Finland (1315 words)

	Finland - the official travel and tourism guide by the Finnish Tourist Board
		Finland’s seasonal contrasts and pristine natural environment provide the setting for a dazzling and inspiring variety of adventures and new experiences.
		everywhere in Finland, a country 1160 kilometres in length and 540 kilometres in breadth.
		Finland’s claim to be one of Europe’s last wildernesses is well-founded.
	www.visitfinland.com (452 words)

	Tourism in Finland Info - Encyclopedia WikiWhat.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		But Finland also has cities to offer, such as Helsinki with its beautiful surrounding landscapes.
		Finland is a famous resort for skiing in winter.
		The Finnish "winter capital" is called Kuusamo; it is situated north of the Arctic Circle in Lapland.
	www.wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/t/to/tourism_in_finland.html (179 words)

	Statistics Finland - - Tourism account
		Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) is a statistical system where the economic impacts of tourism are described in a versatile and comprehensive manner.
		Due to the special information needs of the tourism account, the activity and product categories of these classifications are regrouped and broken down in diverse ways so that the core national accounts data could meet the requirements of the satellite account.
		Tourism account is a derived statistics compiled by exploiting several other statistics of Statistics Finland and other producers of statistics.
	www.stat.fi /meta/til/matp_en.html?tulosta (348 words)

	Ministry of Trade and Industry - Key players in tourism in Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Tourism comprises first of all those sectors that receive direct revenue from tourism, such as hotels and restaurants, personal transports, travel agencies, services including culture, leisure and sport and many other services, such as activities of different type and car rental.
		Finland Festivals is an umbrella organisation of the largest cultural events and festivals in Finland.
		Tourism is one of the most important business sectors with a view to the development of regions, especially in the less developed areas of eastern and northern Finland.
	www.ktm.fi /index.phtml?l=en&s=450 (2200 words)

	Travel to Finland - Finland Tourism
		Finland is Nordic country which has borders with Russia to the East, Norway at the North and Sweden to the West and is often mistakenly referred to as a Scandinavian country.
		Finland is part of the Schengen area, so the requirements should be the same as in most of Western Europe.
		Finland is a participant in the InterRail system (zone B).
	www.atraveldirectory.com /F/Finland.html (299 words)

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		Finland is a modern welfare state, one of the most highly-developed countries of the European Union.
		Finland is well known for her green unpolluted nature, nearly 200 000 lakes, unique archipelago, forests, high-tech, design and architecture, hospitality of people, safety, hundreds of festivals and, of course, for Lapland where the genuine and original Santa Claus has his dwelling and workshop.
		For example the summer in Finland is as pleasant as the winter in the Gulf region.
	www.uaeonlinepromotion.com /finlandeditorial.htm (441 words)

	Statistics Finland - - Tourism statistics
		Tourism statistics describe the supply and use of hotel services, and provide data on the numbers of users of these services and on overnight stays.
		Tourism statistics contain data on the activity of registered accommodation establishments, hotels, motels, hostels, youth hostels, holiday villages and camping sites.
		Tourism statistics are required for the monitoring and promotion of domestic and inbound travel and for national and regional planning of investment in tourism.
	www.stat.fi /meta/til/matk_en.html?tulosta (501 words)

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		Whether you are interested in Helsinki art and culture, Finland Architecture, culinary travel, family and adventure travel, Santa's Workshop, Scandinavian holidays or Baltic cruises, the Finnish Tourist Board can be of assistance to you.
		Finland is widely recognized for its world-renowned design and Helsinki is Europe's Best Designed City.
		The historical Finland King's Road is rich in culture and history.
	www.gofinland.org (245 words)

	Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Funds were provided by the private sector in Finland for provision of equipment to the BFU (July, 1996) as well as for printing the Baltic Floating University Research Bulletin 2 (December, 1996).
		The themes of ‘The Role of Environmental Impact Assessment in Farmland Reorganisation / Hailuoto Island - Finland’ and ‘Planning for Sustainable Tourism Development / Karelia - Finland and Russia’ were introduced as discussion topics on the web-based ‘Wise Coastal Practices for Sustainable Human Development Forum’ in September and October 1999.
		Finland is a member of the Nordic-Baltic Network on Sustainable Coastal Development that is jointly run by CSI and Management of Social Transformations (MOST).
	www.unesco.org /csi/act/other/finland.htm (366 words)

	Finland - Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Tourism was a small industry in Finland, accounting for only 4 percent of total exports in 1987.
		Since 1982, however, Finns had spent more abroad than foreigners had spent in Finland, and economic policy makers sought to foster tourism to reduce this deficit.
		Tourists found many attractions, both natural and cultural, in Finland; moreover, facilities for vacationers were well developed.
	countrystudies.us /finland/105.htm (183 words)

	Culture and tourism in Finland - EUbusiness - EU law, politics and finance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The tourist will appreciate in Finland the cultural life of cities such as Helsinki, but he can also enjoy nature's calm and the many sports activities available to him.
		The sauna is known everywhere as a means of relaxation, but nowhere is it practised like it is in Finland, the country of origin of the sauna, where there are approximately 1.6 million saunas (for 5.1 million inhabitants).
		And - not to be forgotten - Santa Claus has his roots in Finland, and replies to the letters of children from around the world...
	www.eubusiness.com /Finland/25481 (613 words)

	AllTravel Aland Finland travel and tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		With their own distinct culture, flag and postage stamps, they are dotted with medieval churches and old-world fishing villages and are particularly ideal for get-away-from-it all cycling, camping and cabin holidays.
		It boasts the impressive medieval Kastelholm castle, the ruins of a Russian stronghold and an outstanding open-air museum called the Jan Karlsgarden Museum.
		Featuring traditional buildings from the archipelago, it is one of the best places in Finland to experience the Midsummer festival.
	www.alltravelfinland.com /Finland/Destination_Guides/Regions/Aland.htm (364 words)

	Finland Travel Guide - Finland Holidays
		This land of contrasts is full of plenty to delight, amuse, inform and enchant the visitor, from its forbidding Swedish castles and onion-domed Russian churches to the reindeer herds of the indigenous Sami people in Lapland in the north.
		The lively, modern capital city of Helsinki is packed with galleries, museums and cafes, but beyond, in the countryside, there are miles of pristine wilderness to explore in the rare clean, clear air.
		It is not surprising that Finland has been described as the most underrated tourist destination in Europe.
	www.wordtravels.com /Travelguide/Countries/Finland (443 words)

	Travel to Finland. Car rental travel in Finland from Auto Europe.
		Finland has some of the most spectacular scenery and natural beauty in the world.
		Finland is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Time in the United States and Canada.
		It is not uncommon to see snow in Northern Finland in the latter fall months.
	www.autoeurope.com /guides/Finland/Finland_guide.cfm (589 words)

	finland bookmarks: links to other finland websites: tourism
		The website of the city of H?enlinna, the oldest off-coast city of Finland: "The city's landmark is its medieval red brick castle..." (taken from the website www.hameenlinna.fi)
		Webzine with more than 500 interesting articles about Finland and Life in Finland in general.
		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=tourism (682 words)

	Finland Travel - Map of Finland and vacation guide
		Stable and secure Finland, nestled between Sweden and Norway to the west and Russia to the east, has all the attributes of a hot vacation spot.
		This scenic southern region of Finland stretches west of Helsinki to the 770-year-old former capital of Turku and east to the spectacular Lakeland region.
		Finland Summer Festivals: Wife-Carrying, Hay-Mowing, Swamp Soccer, Witch Trials, Pea-Eating…If you’re looking for a festival with a difference this summer, then a visit to Finland must be almost obligatory.
	www.europeetravel.com /finland (517 words)

	Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Finland borders Russia on the east, Sweden on the west and the tip of Norway on the north.
		Tourism is promoted and some lovely places to visit are of course the delightful capital city Helsinki, as well as beautiful Espoo, Tampere, Vantaa, and Turku.
		If you prefer not to spend your time in the city, Finland's splendid countryside may be your spot.
	teachingtreasures.com.au /travel/europe/withinEU/finland.htm (113 words)

	finland map and information page
		Most of Finland is covered by thick forests of pine and spruce, and that timber, along with fisheries, mining, shipbuilding and tourism are the major economic contributors.
		Revered for its fishing and outdoor sport venues, Finland is also an artistic, stylish country, with a respected resume in glass making, fabric and furniture design, the performing arts and innovative civic planning.
		The Finland pages are currently being revised, but you can find additional information about the country here.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/europe/fi.htm (506 words)

	eFinland
		Finland will be the first country in Europe to open a commercial mobile phone television network.
		“Tourism products are confidence goods, where the available information is customers' only means of evaluation before consumption”, pointed out Permanent Secretary Erkki Virtanen of Finland's Ministry of Trade and Industry on March 21 at the press conference of the European Tourism Minister's Conference.
		Finland was responsible for the organisation of a workshop on the use of information and communications technologies in tourism as well as for pioneering projects' presentations about ICT and tourism.
	www.e.finland.fi (488 words)

	Travel and Tourism in Finland
		Finland had a large deficit in tourism payments as departures were substantially greater than arrivals.
		Euromonitor's travel and tourism series of individual country reports investigate the challenges the industry is facing in the wake of the Iraq war, fears of terrorism and general economic downturn.
		Analysis of positive and negative growth trends; demand factors; the operating environment and tourism parameters help provide a comprehensive picture of current trends in Finland.
	www.biz-lib.com /ZEU58316.html (255 words)

	U.S. Commercial Service Finland: Travel and Tourism Services
		Finnair, the national air carrier is the only airline based in and operating flights from Finland to the United States.
		From October 1, 1991, Finland has been included in the visa waiver program for visits up to 90 days in length.
		The VisitUSA Committee Finland is a marketing collective consisting of airlines, car rental companies, cruise lines, hotels, tour operators, visitors and convention bureaus and other organizations, promoting travel and tourism to the United States.
	www.buyusa.gov /finland/en/tourism.html (421 words)

	ASSOCIATION OF REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANISATIONS IN FINLAND - VRTOF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The establishing meeting of the Association of Regional Tourism Organisations in Finland was held in Helsinki on 27 September 1991, and the rules of the Association were accepted on 28 September 1992.
		The purpose of the Association is to serve as an umbrella for regional tourist organisations and tourist centre organisations in Finland and to supervise their interests with respect to central organisations in the tourist industry, state tourist administration and other organisations operating in the industry, without seeking direct financial gain or benefits for its members.
		At the moment, various regions in Finland use sources of information such as accommodation statistics and hotel utilisation rates published by Statistics Finland, border surveys, border interview surveys carried out by the Finnish Tourist Board, and tourism income and employment studies.
	www.suoma.fi /Inenglish.htm (483 words)

	Metsähallitus - Pallas-Ounastunturi National Park, History of tourism
		Keen anglers from southern Finland started to come up to western Lapland in the early 1900s, attracted by the large and plentiful fish in the region's lakes and rivers.
		But only after a couple of decades of surveys, public debate, political deliberation, and the drafting of the necessary legislation, were Finland's first national parks established in 1938 – including Pallas-Ounastunturi, which by then had become very popular with independent travellers.
		After the war, new accommodation and services had to be set up again before tourism could be resumed, and a new generation of visitors could discover the views from Pallas and Ounastunturi Fells - views which to many privileged visitors over a century of tourism have come to represent the essence of Finland's arctic north.
	www.metsa.fi /natural/nationalparks/pallas-ounastunturi/history.htm (947 words)

	Ministry of Trade and Industry - Front page
		Focus 2006 offers a current, dynamic cross-section of Finland's economic and commercial life and highlights Finland's strengths as an attractive market for foreign investment.
		The Ministry of Trade and Industry has published on March 3, 2006 an International Tender Notice for the Heiskasensuo soapstone deposit in southeastern Finland with the aim of further exploration and possible subsequent development of the deposit.
		Productivity has been widely used as an indicator of competitiveness, and at the national economy level it is a more unambiguous indicator of competitiveness than the lately widely publicised indices of the Swiss institutes IMD and WEF.
	www.ktm.fi /index.phtml?l=en&s=450 (310 words)

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