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Information about FINLAND Finland has Europes largest unspoilt wilderness, it is at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilization, it is a country of culture, serenity and relaxation, and yet it is one of the most advanced, innovative and industrious in the world. In recent years, Finland has been put at the top of a league for business competitiveness. ranked first among 142 countries for its environmental health, and been judged the best country in the world in using technology. Finns have more mobile phones and Internet access than any other country on earth. As impressive as this all is, its rich culture and heritage provide an almost complete contrast. The Moominland stories of Tove Jansson, the building and furniture design of Alvar Aalto, the writing of Aleksis Kivi and the inspiring compositions of Jean Sibelius are all known throughout the world, s well as being uniquely Finnish. Despite the almost constant winter darkness, between the months of October and April, Finland becomes a vibrant and glowing festival of lights. Some Finns will tell you that the are more animated during this time than during the summer! Finland’s location between Europe and Russia, along with its native offerings from both land and sea, create a cuisine as diverse and enticing as the country itself and you can find over 40 different types of cuisine in Helsinki alone.
 

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FINLAND

General Information
Capital: Helsinki
Area: 337,030 km2
Population: 5,183,545
Electricity: 220V
IDD: +358
Timezone: GMT +2 Hrs (+3 Hrs MAR-OCT)

Language
Language: Finnish, Swedish, Lapp, Russian

Government
Government: Republic

Religion
Religion: Evangelical Lutheran, Russian Orthodox

Health
Health: Tetanus-diphtheria, Hepatitis B and FSME/RSSE

Currency
Currency: Euro (EUR) 1.00 = 100 Cents

Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate: EUR 1.00 = USD 1.05 = GBP 0.66 = CHF 1.46

Business Hours
Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 08.00-16.15

Traffic
Traffic: Traffic drives on the right.

Driving License
Driving License: International or national license.

National Holidays
National holidays: Jan 1 New Year's Day, Jan 6 Epiphany, Easter Holidays (variable), May 1 May Day, Ascension Day (variable), Whit Sunday (variable), Jun 25/26 Midsummer Days, Nov 1 All Saints' Day, Dec 6 Independence Day, Dec 24/25 Christmas Holidays, Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day

Climate
Climate: Cold, temperate; potentially subarctic, but comparatively mild because of moderating influence of the North Atlantic Current, Baltic Sea, and more than 60,000 lakes.

Temperatures
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A = Av. Daily Temp. (°C)
P = Daily Precipitation (mm)
S = Sunshine (Hrs/Month)

Mobile Network
Mobile Network: GSM 900 / 1800

GPS
GPS: 64 00 N, 26 00 E

Shopping Hours
Shopping Hours: Mon-Fri: 09.00-18.00 and Sat: 09.00-15.00. Shops are generally open on Sunday from June to August. Many shops are also open 09.00-21.00 during the week and Sat: 09.00-18.00.

 







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