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Pictures from Finland is a collection by Sandalsand. They are almost all from the capital of Helsinki. I will have to make it back to other parts of...
Everything from Finland
Finland, located in Northern Europe, borders Sweden, Norway, and Russia while facing the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland. It is characterised by thousands of lakes, vast forests, and the northern Lapland region, famous for the midnight sun and aurora borealis. The population is about 5.6 million. Finland is known for its high living standards, education system, and strong welfare state. Helsinki, the capital, sits on the southern coast and blends Nordic design, history, and modern urban life.
Historically, Finland was under Swedish and later Russian rule before declaring independence in 1917. The country endured wars with the Soviet Union in the 20th century. During the Cold War it maintained its sovereignty and neutrality. Today, Finland is a member of the European Union and NATO, recognised globally for innovation, sustainability, and cultural traditions such as sauna and design.
Finland is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as North and Central Europe. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.
The ultimate Helsinki city walks
Get ready for the ultimate Helsinki city walks: Two long walks and 45 places to stop and admire. Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a really nice...
Another 10 European city breaks
Here are another 10 European city breaks. This is the third article in my series of European city breaks, the places you can fly or drive to in a...
World Heritage #0583 – Suomenlinna
Now a museum, the fortress of Suomenlinna was the largest naval fortress ever in the Nordic countries. It offers more than 200 years of military...
