by Dóra Kathy

Location: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, bordering Norway, Sweden, Russia

• the eighth largest country in Europe in terms of area and the most and the most sparsely populated country in country in the the European Union. . • parliamentary republic

Largest cities• Helsinki

• Espoo

• Kauniainen and Vanta

• Tampere

• Turku

• Oulu

• Jyväskylä

• Lahti

• Kuopio and Kouvola

HELSINKIThe capital and the largest city in Finland.

Jyväskylä

Tampere

Turku

Finland has a humid and cool semi continental climateThe climate type in southern Finland is north temperate climate.

ClimateClimate

• The sauna has a special role in the domestic life of Finns.• It is an experience shared with family and friends.• Important business meetings may be followed by a sauna in which the conversation is continued on a more informal basis.

Sauna

The real Santa Claus lives in Finland, in Sápmi.

SANTA CLAUS

Finnish Food

Karelian pasty

• Fish• Meat• Vegetables• Mushrooms

Lingonberries Chanterelles

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