FINLAND
Where in the World?
Finland is part of northern Europe. Nestled between Sweden
and Russia. Although it is considered subarctic, the climate
tends to be mild due to the North Atlantic Current, the Baltic
Sea and the more than 60,000 lakes.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/geos/fi.html
THE PEOPLE OF FINLAND ARE MOSTLY FINNS. 93% OF THE
POPULATION IS MADE UP OF FINNS, WHILE ALMOST 6% ARE OF
SWEDISH DECENT AND THE OTHER 1% IS MADE UP OF
RUSSIANS, ESTONIANS, ROMAS, AND SAMI.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fi.html
www.caithness.org , www.shipforworldyouth.org,
http://en.minghui.org/html/articles/2007/5/12/85502.html
Religion: The Luthern church
makes up 82% of the population,
while 15% belong to no organized
religion.
GOVERNMENT
Finland is a parliamentary democracy.
Prime Minister: Jyrki Katainen
(since 22 June 2011)
They have a Prime minister, who is like the USA’s
president.
President: Sauli Ninisto
They have a president who is the Head of State, much
like England has a Queen.
It has a multiple party system, where the parties tend to
work together for the greater good of the country.
(since 1 March 2012)
Presidential elections occur every six years. The
president can serve two terms. After the election of the
president, the parliament votes on a prime minister and
he or she is then appointed by the president.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/geos/fi.html
http://www.finland.org/public/default.aspx?nodeid=46122&contentla
n=2&culture=en-US
ECONOMICS
Major Industries: Metals, electronics and
wood.
Export: Mobil phones is a one of their
biggest exports. Exports take care of over
1/3 the GDP. This means all of the goods
and services produced per capita in a
given year.
Imports: Food stuffs, petroleum and
petroleum products, and chemicals.
www.teknologiateollisuus.fi
investforest.com,
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/theworld-factbook/geos/fi.html
LIFESTYLE
www.vancouversun.com,
www.finlandhousing.com
www.zurika.com
www.coxandkings.co.uk
ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE
Entertainment is diverse in Finland. There
are outdoor sports such as skiing, hiking, and
fishing are just some of the many things that
the people of Finland enjoy. Video games
and shopping help out on cold, wintery days
and nights. Much like the US, night clubs
and restaurants offer the Finns a place to
meet and relax.
http://www.discoveringfinland.com/travel/what-to-do/
The Finnish people have used saunas for
over two thousand years. Most families
sauna weekly, some everyday, and even
today many babies are born in the sterile
environment of a sauna. Finns are so serious
about the sauna, that no matter where they
travel they build saunas. During war times
and the Olympics, saunas are constructed.
FOOD
Leipäjuusto (bread cheese).
Vispipuuro (whipped lingonberry
porridge).
Lohikeitto (salmon soup).
Kaalikääryleet (cabbage rolls).
Piparkakku (gingerbread cookies).
Kalakukko (fish pie)
ART
Finnish Art is as diverse as any country that
includes, paintings in many different mediums,
weaving and textile, pottery and other
untraditional materials.
bjws.blogspot.com, ninainvorm.punt.nl , www.flickr.com
HOUSING
www.loghouse.fi,
jaymartinwrites.wordpress.com
www.panoramio.com
www.thebubblebubble.com
HOLIDAYS
Wednesday
Jan 1
New Year's Day
National holiday
Monday
Jan 6
Epiphany
National holiday
Friday
Apr 18
Good Friday
National holiday
Sunday
Apr 20
Easter Day
National holiday
Monday
Apr 21
Easter Monday
National holiday
Thursday
May 1
May Day
National holiday
Sunday
May 11
Mother's Day
De facto holiday
Thursday
May 29
Ascension Day
National holiday
Sunday
Jun 8
Whit Sunday
National holiday
Friday
Jun 20
Midsummer Eve
De facto holiday
Saturday
Jun 21
Midsummer
National holiday
Saturday
Nov 1
All Saints' Day
National holiday
Sunday
Nov 9
Father's Day
De facto holiday
Saturday
Dec 6
Independence Day
National holiday
Wednesday
Dec 24
Christmas Eve
De facto holiday
Thursday
Dec 25
Christmas Day
National holiday
Friday
Dec 26
St. Stephen's Day
National holiday
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/finland/
CREATED AND
RESEARCHED BY
MRS. KELSO
I would like to thank my husband
for helping guide me in the right
direction.