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  Finland - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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.
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.
The climate in Southern Finland is a northern temperate climate.
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 Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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.
There are two official languages in Finland: Finnish, spoken by 93% of the population, and Swedish, mother tongue for 6% of the population.
www.bidprobe.com /en/wikipedia/f/fi/finland_1.html   (2226 words)

  
 School Bus Transportation News at STN Media
Transportation is provided to students in Finland if they must travel further than five kilometers (3.1 miles) or if the journey is considered unduly difficult, strenuous or hazardous to the children.
Transportation is arranged by the respective school for approximately 24 percent of the country's 565,000 students in grades 1-9.
Students attending secondary level schools may receive transportation benefits as part of a study grant if their distance to school exceeds 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and the cost of the fare is more than FIM 300 ($56) a month.
www.stnonline.com /stn/statesprovinces/international/1_finland.htm   (232 words)

  
 Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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.
The constitution of Finland and its place in the judicial system are unusual in that there is no constitutional court and the supreme court does not have an explicit right to declare a law unconstitutional.
Finland's policy of neutrality was moderated further from "active neutrality" to "military non-alignment," with an emphasis on maintaining a competent independent defence.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/F/Finland.htm   (3319 words)

  
 Wikinfo | Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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).
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.
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Finland was free to follow her own course and joined the European Union in 1995.
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Finland   (1315 words)

  
 Tourism in Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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 least corrupt nation of all, and Helsinki is the cleanest capital in Europe and No. 2 among the world's safest cities.
www.infothis.com /find/Tourism_in_Finland   (861 words)

  
 Transportation and Communication (from Finland) --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
Christianity was known in Finland as early as the 11th century, and in the 12th century Henry, bishop of Uppsala (Sweden), began organizing the church there.
Transportation movements, combined into various systems and networks, are by way of land, water, and air and by such...
One of the northernmost countries of Europe, Finland is located between Russia on the east, Sweden on the west, and the tip of Norway on the north.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-200681?tocId=200681   (808 words)

  
 Finland Transportation and Communications - Flags, Maps, Economy, History, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, ...
Finland lagged behind the other Nordic countries in developing railroads--as late as the early 1970s, Finland continued to lay tracks.
By 1987 Finland maintained about 76,000 kilometers of roadways, of which 43,000 kilometers were paved roads and 200 kilometers were divided highways.
Finland's position on the northern shore of the Baltic, far from the commercial centers of Western Europe, placed a premium on shipping.
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 Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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.
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.
To counteract Russian replacing Swedish, and also to sever the cultural and emotional ties with Sweden, Finnish was ardently promoted by both the imperial court and the Finnish government and a strong nationalist movement, known as the fennomania.
www.yotor.com /wiki/en/fi/Finland.htm   (2241 words)

  
 Route Marketing - Russia - Logistical Services - Shipping - Transport - Ports - Finland
Transportation and related services: small parcels, specialty, personnel and building supplies transportation as well as towing and moving services.
Situated on the Gulf of Finland approximately 75 km east of Helsinki.
The Port of Helsinki is primarily a unitized cargo port serving Finland´s foreign trade.
www.finnexport.com /transportation-logistics/transportation-logistics.htm   (229 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Transportation in Finland
Helsinki City Transport or HKL (Finnish: Helsingin kaupungin liikennelaitos) is the official city-owned public transport company in Helsinki, Finland.
Kokkola (Karleby in Swedish) is a town and municipality of Finland.
Loviisa (IPA: /ˈloviːsa/; or Lovisa in Swedish is a municipality and town of 7,417 inhabitants (2004-12-31) on the Southern coast of Finland.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Transportation-in-Finland   (886 words)

  
 Finland : FI
Finland : FI The Republic of Finland 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).
Treaties signed in 1947 and 1948 with the Soviet Union included obligations and restraints on Finland vis-a-vis the Soviet Union as well as further territorial concessions by Finland (compared to the peace treaty of March 1940).
A quarter of Finland's territory lies above the Arctic Circle, and as a consequence the sun doesn't set for 73 days during summer, and doesn't rise for up to 51 days during winter.
www.findword.org /fi/fi.html   (1274 words)

  
 wiki/Transportation in Finland Definition / wiki/Transportation in Finland Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Transportation is well-handled in FinlandThe 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.
It is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the Kymenlaakso region.
The small city, with a population of 13 500, is located in the province of Finland Proper 15 kilometres to the west of Turku, the province's capital....
www.elresearch.com /wiki/Transportation_in_Finland   (1020 words)

  
 VR
VR is the only railway company in Finland, state-owned, and formerly known as Valtionrautatiet.
The scenery among the lines is beautiful, especially in Eastern Finland where there are very many lakes.
Because in most parts of Finland density of population is low, Finland is not very well suited for railways.
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 Epinions.com - Come and enjoy the nature and good transportation of Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
For transportations in Finland you can use all the ways you like, our taxis, buses, metros and the tram, they're all very safe and clean and most important thing is that all the drivers can speak english, we start to learn it at the 3th grade in school.
Finland is a big country and the distances from south to north are relatively long.
Main roads in Finland are of a high standard although there are relatively few actual motorways.
www.epinions.com /content_1065132164   (980 words)

  
 Transportation (from Finland) --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Until the mid-20th century the problems posed to internal communications and transport by Finland's difficult terrain and weather conditions had hardly been tackled, and many communities remained isolated.
More results on "Transportation (from Finland)" when you join.
The most significant underlying trend, the change in emphasis from road to rail or public transport, was linked to...
www.britannica.com /eb/article-26131   (836 words)

  
 Transportation Of Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
If you would like to use this flag of Finland or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
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www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/finland_country_transportation.shtml   (287 words)

  
 Transportation in Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Transportation in Finland : We have provided a selection of UK advertisers based on your search.
Van der Vlist UK Ltd specialise in the transportation of abnormal or heavy loads to and from Finland via a vast fleet of vehicles and specialist trailers.
Locations in Finland: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O...
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 NewsRoom Finland
The majority of deceased tourists are brought home by a travel insurance and for part of them, relatives account for costs.
A few Finns were buried on the expense of the consular services section in accordance with local customs, if nobody else volunteered to pick up the bill for transportation into Finland.
Pekka Hyvönen, chief of the ministry of foreign affairs consular section, points out the statistics must be viewed biering in mind the increased tourism of Finns.
virtual.finland.fi /stt/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=7560&group=Politics   (285 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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.
Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland, between Sweden and Russia
Rapidly increasing integration with Western Europe - Finland was one of the 12 countries joining the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) - will dominate the economic picture over the next several years.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/fi.html   (1222 words)

  
 Helsingin Sanomat - International Edition - Metro   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The goal is to have all the rolling stock operating perfectly after the city has accepted the delivery.
Helsinki City Transport (HKL) is currently evaluating the repair plan.
Helsinki City Transport is optimistic about the proposed timetable from the professional point of view.
www.helsinginsanomat.fi /english/article/Fault+ridden+Helsinki+trams+will+be+repaired+in+Germany+on+a+tight+schedule%0D%0A/1101981125934   (512 words)

  
 Ferries Transportation Finland Europe Regional
by the port with the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA).
By Anonymous Passengers using San Francisco's Golden Gate Ferry are being screened for explosives in a pilot program operated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Coast Guard, in partnership with the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District.
PORTLAND, Maine - The capsizing of a tour boat in New York state, in which 20 elderly passengers died, is prompting a call to review Maine?s oversight of freshwater ferries and excursion vessels.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Europe/Finland/Transportation/Ferries   (265 words)

  
 Transportation in Finland -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Transportation in Finland -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
Transportation is well-handled in (Republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917) Finland.
City with (Abolitionists secret aid to escaping slaves; pre-Civil War in US) underground railway system: (The capital and largest city of Finland; located in southern Finland; a major port and commercial and cultural center) Helsinki (Metro)
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/T/Tr/Transportation_in_Finland.htm   (416 words)

  
 FREE In-depth report - Transportation And Communications - Finland
Shadows Of Pine Trees On Frozen River Kuusamo Finland
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A good starting point for researching Finland for travel or reference.
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 In Finland - Connex   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Connex operates urban, regional, express and long-distance passenger transportation in Finland, as well as airport services and school buses.
In the city of Tampere, in central Finland, Connex runs regional bus lines as well as express bus services to Helsinki.
In the city of Seinäjoki in western Finland, Connex operates the city bus network and regional buses.
www.connex.info /ConnexTemplates/Page____2767.aspx   (162 words)

  
 Road transport Finland / transportation from, to and in Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Road transport Finland / transportation from, to and in Finland
Also organises your truck transport from Finland to all European countries and back
Transportation of general cargo and temperature controlled food, within Finland and to Europe
www.europeantransport.com /road_finland.htm   (132 words)

  
 Helsinki airport, railroad, airline & transportation information - Finland
Built on the peninsulas and islands of the Baltic shoreline.
Streets curve around bays, bridges arch between islands, and ferries transport traffic to islands farther offshore.
A slightly cheaper alternative is to hire a special yellow taxi, which might be shared by up to four separate travellers.
www.grijns.net /helsinki_fi.html   (235 words)

  
 Finland: Current News and Events News Updated Daily   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Folktinget, the Swedish Assembly of Finland, made a complaint to European Ombudsman P. Nikiforos Diamandouros about the lack of Swedish-speaking posters in the 2004 European election campaign in Finland.
Finland joins the growing global community of governments and carriers who are harmonizing their broadband wireless spectrum allocations with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the European Union, and the 3GPP international standard organizations.Save to My Web
heystoopid used our news submit to tell us that Finlands government has decided to pass a bill that makes it illegal even to copy media for personal use.
www.everneted.com /Regional/Europe/Finland   (399 words)

  
 > Regional> Europe> Finland> Transportation
Civil Aviation Administration Finland - - List of the Finnish airports and the services they provide as well as some information about that particular area.
KLM Finland - - Royal Dutch Airlines travel planning site where you can purchase flight tickets and arrange hotel accommodations, travel insurance and rental cars.
VR Passenger Services - - Map on the passenger railway network along with information about the company and its timetables, prices, and rail freight services.
www.wizzle.co.uk /dir/Regional/Europe/Finland/Transportation   (125 words)

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