Finland
the perfect place to go see a large variety of wildlife
Come over here to Finland!
Finland, a slightly mild Scandinavian country, is a great country for Skiing. It also has many great and small lakes, so come here if you like fish. You are certainly going to have an adventure in Finland's forests with the large amount of wildlife!
The Wonderful Holidays of Finland
There are many holidays in Finland. Some of the major ones are Jan 1, New Years Day, Dec 6, Independance Day, and Dec 25, Christmas Day.
The Delightful Foods Served in Finland
Pyttipannu (Bubble and Squeak)
Diced and fried potatoes, onions and sausage, served with fried eggs.
Perunarieska (Potato Flatbread)
Potato Flatbread. Often served with gravlax.
Kalakeitto (Fish Stew)
A potato, carrot, and fish stew, garnished with dill.
The Climate of Finland
Finland summers have an average temperature of 13 to 17 degrees celsius, or 55.4 to 62.6 degrees fahrenheit. While that is a mild temperature, be sure to pack warm clothes because the temperatures in winter range from -30 to -50 degrees celsius, or -22 to -58 degrees fahrenheit.
The Finnish Languages and Phrases
Finland is a bilingual country, meaning there are two main languages in Finland; Finnish and Swedish. Here are some common Finnish phrases:
Hello - Terve; How are You? - Mita kuuluu?; (response) - Hyvää kiitos, entä sinulle?; What's your name? - Mika sinun nimesi on?; My name is... - Nimenne on...;
The Big Cities
There are a few big cities in Finland. Here are some:
Helsinki, pop. 558,457 Espoo, pop. 256,760
Tampere, pop. 202,687 Vantaa, pop. 190058
Turku, pop. 175,945
Awesome Places to Go to in Finland
Aurora Borealis
Finland is one of the best places to go see the Northern lights. They appear on 200 nights a year in Finnish Lapland. The lapland is basically northern Finland.
Finland's wildlife
Finland is one of the few areas of the world untouched by humans. With hundereds of lakes and thousands of acres completely covered by forests, many of the world's rare animals are found here.
Why it is Good to Take a Dip In Ice-Cold Water
Most people would find taking a dip in ice-cold water to be one of the last things we would ever want to do. But believe it or not, the moment we step out of the water, the circulation kicks in and we start to warm up instantly. Add to that a boost of energy that lasts the whole day.
Transportation Methods of Finland
The preferred airport of Finland is the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, as you'll arrive at the capital city, Helsinki. From there, you can take a car to some of the other cities, including:
Espoo, a 30 minute drive 12 miles away,
Tampere, about a 2 hour drive 110.7 miles away, or
Vantaa, a 20 minute drive 11.8 miles away.