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Finland
Officially the Republic of Finland, this Nordic country is located in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. With a total area of 130,596 sq mi, it is the eight biggest country in Europe. Finland is also the most sparsely populated nation in the European Union.
1,374 Questions
Where can I buy Finnish hardtack?
Upper Peninsula Michigan...Finnish Grandparents made hard tack in round sheets...
How do you say mother in Finnish?
Mother is äiti in Finnish.
There are less formal words like mutsi or äippä.
Some names that people use to express affection include mami or mamma.
Why did the Finnish leave to immigrate to America?
Some wanted better job opportunities. There also was a constant threat of communist invasion from the former Soviet Union.
What is meant by a halti collar?
Halti collar is short for halter training collar or head collar. It is a collar placed on a dogs skull instead of around the neck for walks and training.
What is the Finnish phrase 'bättre folk' in English?
It swedish and means "better people". It's used to pejoratively describe the swedofinns as being smug and feeling better than the Fins because they speak Swedish. It comes from the expression svensktallande, bättre folk (Swedishspeakers, better people)
Will a stock for a Browning A-Bolt fit the action of a Browning that was made in Finland?
Sorry. No. What caliber Sako action do you have in the Browning? Give me a call at 417-830-5588 and I will give you some suggestions.
Who were the winners of the Finnish Veikkausliiga in 1980?
OPS were the winners of the Finnish Veikkausliiga in 1980.
Finland has always been very simple in food consumption, one the most common food items being potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, ryebread, edam cheese, butter, cowmilk, beef, fish, milkchocolate, lager beer, vodka and coffee. Although traditional Finnish meals are still popular within most families, the country has globalized a lot in the past 20 years and all the usual western junkfood stuff like rice, noodles, fries, hamburgers, pizza, feta, kebab and such is really popular and the vegetarian food has become really popular among youth in the past 10-15 years.
How do you say bad girl in Finnish?
Bad girl, as in someone who is naughty, would be tuhma tyttö.
If you mean a bad girl as in a bad person then it's paha tyttö.
Finland has always been part of Europe. What you may be referring to is the European Union, which it joined in 1995.
"How was your day?" in Finnish is "Minkälainen päivä sinulla oli?".
Helsinki the capital of Finland is located in which gulf?
Helsinki, the capital and largest city of Finland, is located in southern Finland on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. The Gulf of Finland is the easternmost arm of the Baltic Sea.
What do you have to wear in Finland?
Regular clothes, but do notice that the winter is really long and cold in Finland, so wearing warm clothing is advised
How do people in Finland celebrate Christmas?
In Finland every family cleans their house. The reason they do that is because they are getting ready for the three holy days which is Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing day. On Christmas Eve many people eat rice porridge and a type of sweet soup made from dried fruits. Santa Claus brings gifts to people's houses just like in America. If there is a household that has little kids Santa will put the gifts under the tree but if they is like teenagers in that household then the presents will be placed in a big sack under the door. Many families go to the grave-yard to place a candle onto the graves of their family member(s).
Why not?
I assume you mean "Why does Finland exist?," or, "How did Finland form?"
Finland was formed by the Treaty of Versailes, which ended World War One.
EDIT: No, Finland wasn't formed by the Treaty of Versailles. Finland is an older nation which has been under the Swedish empire and later the Russian empire. Finland became independent from Russia (Finland had autonomy) in 1917-1918 (Yes, after WWI) through Finland's own effort. And without bloodshed. :)
Where is the Finnish American Hrtg And Museum in Ashtabula Ohio located?
The address of the Finnish American Hrtg And Museum is: 1330 W 8Th St, Ashtabula, OH 44004
What body of water separates Finland and Sweden?
The Baltic Sea, the northern part of which is called the Gulf of Bothnia.
