Finland’s interesting contrasts between the four seasons, the midnight sun and winter darkness, the East and West and the rural versus urban make this country exceptional.
As you look out from the plane, you’ll immediately notice a myriad of trees; a seemingly endless forest with several lakes and villages in between. It’s amazing how unique and exotic each season is in Finland. Four times a year, nature drastically changes its uniform: color, light, temperature, sights and smells — everything alters here like nowhere else.
The Finns are considered to be a bit quiet and reserved. But they are very friendly, hospitable, honest people once you get to know them! (And of course, getting to know the locals is, of course, one of the best parts of touring Finland!)
Language: Finnish and Swedish
Currency: Euro
Population: 5,167,486
Size: 130,667 square miles (209,215 sq km) – about the size of Tennessee
Border countries: Sweden and Russia
National tourist office: www.visitfinland.com
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