FinlandBy: Ryan Haller and Brayton Ballenger

FlagThe blue color is symbolic of blue skies, and

the thousands of lakes in Finland. The white represents the winter snowsBased on the Scandinavian Cross Adopted in May 29,1918

Physical Characterizes 187,888 lakesCapital: HelsinkiLargest lake is Saimaa - 4th largest in Europe 86% of Finland is forests- Largest forested

area in Europe Surface is still expanding due to post-glacier

rebound

Language National languages: Swedish and Finnish92% speak FinnishBest known foreign language is EnglishDuring the Russian era the Finnish Language

gained recognition Some Immigrant languages are:

-Russia-English-Chinese

Finland Population5,338,395 people

- most in southern Finland-8th

Most sparsely populated 15 people per square mile (estimated) Growth rate: 0.084% in 2010

Religion Most are of the Evangelical Lutheran Church

– One of the largest Lutheran churches in the world

17% of Finland have no religion- second largest group behind Lutheran in the country.

41% of Finland believe that there is more of a spirit than a God

Culture Cultural name is FinnishLove the theatre – over 58 theatres with a

permant stage In themOne custom is people in Finland don’t tip

waitersDecember 26th National FinlandBoxing day

HistoryFirst in habitants the Sami people By 1809 All of Finland was conquered by

Alexander I of Russia Declared Independence on December 6, 1917Jan. 1, 1999 adopted euro as official currencyIn 2000 Tarja Halonen became president.

First what of Finland?

Government Republic In 2000 Tarja Halonen became president.

-First women PresidentTerms of president and Cabinet ParliamentPolitical Parties: Central Party, Social

Democracy Party and the Conservative Party

Economic Structure Based on manufacturing Creates many high-tech gadgets Free-market economyJoined the EU in 1995Economy depends on imports and raw

materials Unemployment rate

8.5%

TourismCenter of Ecological tourismPublic Transportation is the best in the world

-Number One, Number OneTourism all year aroundSmall cities so you can walk to your

attraction for free!!

Fun FactsDancing in the streets-Finland Festival Broadcast News In Latin 1.8 million Sauna’s in FinlandIce Swimming Home of Santa Claus- as an office in Northern Finland

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