FINLAND

One of the world's most northern and geographically remote countries and is subject to a severe climate. Among the world's richest countries, Finland is the third most dedicated to policies that benefit people living in poorer nations. It is known for its saunas, reindeers, Nokia, and the Santa Claus village.

Government

Parliamentary system, democratic form of government in which the party with the greatest representation in the parliament forms the government, its leader becoming prime minister or chancellor. The government was led by the Prime Minister, also the government is composed of 11 ministries. Each ministry is led by at least one minister.

Society

Finland was one of the "world's happiest country". Finland's judicial system is the most independent in the world, their police is the most trusted. Finnish also believes in gender equality somehow. Women in Finland took their rights seriously, that is why. In additional, Finland's pension system is the third best in the world. Its government also invests in renewable energy, protects forests and lakes, and promotes the adoption of electric vehicles, therefore, Finland has a clean air because of the strong environmental regulations.

Culture

Finland's culture combines indigenous heritage.

Food

Finnish food is simple, fresh, and includes plenty of local ingredients sourced from the forests and lakes Finland is known for. (Lohikeitto ( salmon soup) - the finnish diet is rich in fish, and the most popular fish by far is salmon.)

National Clothing

The national clothing in Finland is very bright, and colorful. Usually, traditional costumes are warm because the weather in Northern Europe is severe and cold. Decorations such as leather and metals, bright embroidery and beautiful silk fabrics are used in making Finnish clothing.

Finland is now one of the most homogenous countries in Europe in terms of Christianity. The great majority of the people belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.

History

Finland was a part of Sweden from the 12th century until 1809, Finland was then a Russian grand duchy until, following the Russian Revolution, the Finns declared independence on December 6, 1917- where Finland was granted its own parliament in 1906, and the first election were held in 1907.

Literature

Finnish literature, the oral and written literature produced in Finland in the Finnish, Swedish, and during the Middle Ages, Latin languages.

The founder of literary Finnish was the religious reformer Mikael Agricola, the first Lutheran bishop of Finland, who published a Finnish primer and a translation of the New Testament from Greek into Finnish (1548).

Epic prose has played and continues to play an important role in Finnish literature.

Arts

Theatre, opera, and music. Drama in Finland is truly popular in the sense that vast numbers act in, as well as watch, theatrical productions.

( Akseli Gallen-Kallela's "The Defence of the Sampo" , 1896 - it presents a revolutionary, dramatic portrayal of the character Väinämöinen from the national epic "Kalevala".

Music

In the field of classical and contemporary art music, Finland has produced proportionally exceptional number of musicians and composers.

Places

Finland is a largely obscure corner of Europe, from the lively towns of art-filled Helsinki and Turku to the depths of the boreal forests and the scarcely populated outer archipelago. This is likely because it is too far from the mainstream tourist paths, yet to make it an attractive destination, the numerous cultural and historical sites of the world contribute to the unspoiled natural climate. Its lakes, fells, rivers, and vast wild areas, along with the certainty of snow in the winter make it a Nordic playground for both winter and summer activities.

Soumenlinna Fortress

One of the world's largest sea fortresses. Once here, you could easily fill a day with its sight and activities.

Kauppatori, Helsinki

Integral part of the city. Also, a popular gathering point, with an open-air market of local farmers, craftsmen, food producers, and fishermen, who sell directly from their boats.

Aland Island

Autonomous archipelago between Sweden and Finland. Aland is comprised of a few large islands and nearly 10,000 smaller ones.

Turku

The country's oldest town. Turku lies in the area where the successors to the Swedish Vikings landed in the 12th century and set out to conquer what is now Finland.

Vaasa

Established in the 1300s, Vaasa was an important town in the time that Sweden ruled Finland. This peaceful town offers a plenty of attractions.

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