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    Finland is located in Northern Europe, with a population of around 5.2 million people. Helsinki serves as the capital city. Finland has over 300,000 lakes and extensive forests, which provide natural resources like timber that fuel key industries such as paper, furniture, and construction. The official languages are Finnish and Swedish, though most Finns also speak English. Historically, Finland gained independence from Russia in the early 20th century and joined the European Union in 1995. Finnish culture is known for saunas, coffee, and success in education.

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    Finland is located in Northern Europe, with a population of around 5.2 million people. Helsinki serves as the capital city. Finland has over 300,000 lakes and extensive forests, which provide natural resources like timber that fuel key industries such as paper, furniture, and construction. The official languages are Finnish and Swedish, though most Finns also speak English. Historically, Finland gained independence from Russia in the early 20th century and joined the European Union in 1995. Finnish culture is known for saunas, coffee, and success in education.

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    Finland is located in Northern Europe, with a population of around 5.2 million people. Helsinki serves as the capital city. Finland has over 300,000 lakes and extensive forests, which provide natural resources like timber that fuel key industries such as paper, furniture, and construction. The official languages are Finnish and Swedish, though most Finns also speak English. Historically, Finland gained independence from Russia in the early 20th century and joined the European Union in 1995. Finnish culture is known for saunas, coffee, and success in education.

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    FINLAND

    BY: 2PM

    Area: 338,142 sq km
    Capital: Helsinki
    Population: 5,200,000
    Religion: Christian
    Government: Parliamentary (Government)
    Republic

    Facts about Finland

    Northern part of Europe

    1/10, Lakes and Rivers


    Winters and Summers

    Hungarian and Estonian language


    1 in 10 Finns can speak Swedish
    Timber

    Facts about Finland

    TIMBER

    Largest INDUSTRIES:
    Paper making,
    furniture and building
    wood-framed houses.
    Fishing and Agriculture

    Facts about Finland

    USEFUL WORDS!

    Facts about Finland

    SUOMI (SUAMI) = FINLAND


    HYV (U-VA) = GOOD
    KAUNIS (KAOW-NIS) = BEAUTIFUL
    EILEN (EY-LEN) = YESTERDAY
    TNN (TA-NAN) =TODAY
    VUOSI (VUASI)= YEAR

    Facts about Finland

    BRIEF HISTORY
    Finland gained independence during the Russian Revolution.
    1939 Soviet conquered them.
    Germany then invaded Soviets.
    After WW2 they gained independences again and joined the
    European Union in 1995

    SOCIETY AND CULTURE


    Greeting

    Friends
    People they never met

    SOCIETY AND CULTURE


    Punctuality

    SOCIETY AND CULTURE


    Finnish Behaviour

    SOCIETY AND CULTURE


    Finnish Gift Giving Etiquette

    SOCIETY AND CULTURE


    Sauna

    FUN FACTS
    Pijnne Water Tunnel

    FUN FACTS
    National Failure Day

    FUN FACTS
    Coffee

    FUN FACTS
    Odd Competitions

    FUN FACTS
    No Payphones/ Nokia Home

    FUN FACTS
    Best Education

    FUN FACTS
    Traffic Violation

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