Is Finland a formal or functional or vernacular region?
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Finland is a formal region, as it is a clearly defined and recognized political entity with official borders, government, and administration.
Is Santa Claus actually from the North Pole or from Finland?
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The legend of Santa Claus is a mix of various cultural traditions, so his origins are not attributed to any specific location. However, the modern image of Santa living at the North Pole was popularized by American literature and media, while the association with Finland comes from its ties to one of the historical figures that inspired the Santa Claus character, Saint Nicholas.
What are the main geographical features of Finland?
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Finland is characterized by thousands of lakes, dense forests, and a long coastline along the Baltic Sea. The country is also known for its numerous islands and archipelagos. Additionally, Finland is located in the boreal region, resulting in a cool climate with cold winters and short summers.
Which country is not in the eurozone Sweden Finland or Estonia?
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Finland is not in the eurozone. Sweden and Estonia are part of the eurozone and use the euro as their currency. Finland does not use the euro; instead, it uses the Finnish markka.
What is the highest temperature in Finland in summer?
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The highest temperature in Finland in summer can reach up to around 30-35 degrees Celsius (86-95 degrees Fahrenheit) on very hot days. However, temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius are relatively rare in Finland.
What country extends farthest north Norway Sweden or Finland?
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Norway extends farthest north among Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The northernmost point of Norway is the North Cape, which lies at around 71 degrees north latitude.
If its 5pm in Virginia what time is it in Finland?
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If it's 5pm in Virginia, it would be 12am (midnight) in Finland. Finland is typically 7 hours ahead of the Eastern Time Zone in the United States.
What is the weather for Finland?
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In Finland, the weather can vary greatly depending on the season and region. Overall, it experiences cold winters with snow and mild summers. It is recommended to check a reliable weather forecasting website for the most up-to-date information.
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This phenomenon is known as the midnight sun and polar night, which occur in higher latitudes due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. As a result, during summer months the region experiences 24 hours of sunlight, while in winter it experiences 24 hours of darkness. The closer a location is to the North Pole, the longer the period of continuous daylight or darkness will be.
Why might Sweden and Finland receives less rain than Norway?
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Sweden and Finland receive less rain than Norway because they are located in the rain shadow of the Scandinavian mountain range. This mountain range blocks moisture-laden air masses coming from the west, resulting in less rainfall in the eastern regions of Sweden and Finland. Additionally, Norway's coastal location allows it to receive more moisture from the Atlantic Ocean, increasing its rainfall levels.
When it's 12.00 CET what time is it in New York?
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When it's 12:00 PM CET, it is 6:00 AM in New York. New York is usually 6 hours behind Central European Time (CET).
What is five themes of geography of Finland?
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The five themes of geography for Finland are: location (positioned in Northern Europe with coastlines along the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea), place (notable for its many lakes, forests, and islands), human-environment interaction (emphasis on sustainable practices and environmental protection), movement (well-developed transportation networks for people and goods), and region (part of the Nordic region with cultural ties to neighboring countries like Sweden and Russia).
Does Finland observe Daylight Saving Time?
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Yes, Finland does observe Daylight Saving Time. The country follows the European Union directive, moving clocks forward by 1 hour on the last Sunday in March and back by 1 hour on the last Sunday in October each year.
Is there any natural disasters in Finland?
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Finland is not prone to extreme natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, or tsunamis. However, it can experience winter storms, heavy snowfall, and flooding during the spring thaw. Additionally, forest fires can occur during dry summers.
How is the vegetation of Finland?
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Finland is covered by a mix of boreal forests, wetlands, and tundra vegetation. The dominant tree species include pine, spruce, and birch. The country also has diverse plant species due to its varying landscapes and climates.
What is the longest place name in Finland?
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The longest place name in Finland is "Maarianhamina," which is the Finnish name for the city of Mariehamn located in the Åland Islands.
A How many lakes are there in Finland?
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250, pretty exactly. Everything below that is considered a puddle.
List of the Norwegian lakes, sorted after size:
1
Mjøsa
365,19
2
Røssvatnet
218,61
3
Femunden
203,52
4
Randsfjorden
139,23
5
Tyrifjorden
138,56
6
Snåsavatnet
121,58
7
Tunnsjøen
100,18
8
Limingen
93,50
9
Øyeren
84,74
10
Blåsjø
84,48
11
Altevatnet
79,71
12
Møsvatnet
78,31
13
Nisser
76,30
14
Sitasjavre
71,91
15
Iešjávri
68,16
16
Esandsjøen
65,89
17
Selbusjøen
58,26
18
Norsjø
55,48
19
Umbukta
52,49
20
Tinnsjå
51,43
21
Hornindalsvatnet
50,42
22
Fyresvatn
49,63
23
Storsjøen (i Rendalen)
47,55
24
Aursunden
46,04
25
Storsjøen (i Odalen)
45,61
26
Salsvatnet
44,77
27
Osensjøen
43,32
28
Krøderen
42,88
29
Storakersvatnet
42,30
30
Balvatnet
41,46
31
Bygdin
39,89
32
Namsvatnet
39,38
33
Jølstravatnet
39,01
34
Sperillen
37,01
35
Vansjø
36,94
36
Totak
36,59
37
Aursjøen
36,38
38
Rogen
35,12
39
Djupsvatnet
34,86
40
Rostojávri
34,24
41
Vaggatem
33,87
42
Tyin
33,02
43
Byglandsfjorden
32,79
44
Storvatnet (i Bykle)
32,57
45
Svanevatn
32,51
46
Hurdalssjøen
32,31
47
Toke
30,77
48
Songevatnet
29,95
49
Rosskreppfjorden
29,51
50
Isteren
28,97
51
Kallvatnet
28,61
52
Storglomvatnet
28,59
53
Leinavatn
28,32
54
Vinstre
28,26
55
Suldalsvatnet
27,53
56
Eikeren
27,02
57
Bandak
26,40
58
Langvatnet (i Rana)
26,38
59
Lundevatnet
25,93
60
Feren
25,88
61
Tunhovdfjorden
25,30
62
Strandavatnet
23,75
63
Stuorajávri
23,71
64
Eikesdalsvatnet
23,15
65
Oppstrynsvatnet
22,87
66
Grasvatnet
22,63
67
Breimsvatnet
22,52
68
Farris
21,80
69
Leksdalsvatnet
21,73
70
Sølensjøen
21,66
71
Rengen
21,49
72
Bangsjøene
21,07
73
Gjevillvatnet
20,90
74
Mingevannet
20,61
75
Mår
20,50
76
Kalhovdfjorden
20,39
77
Pålsbufjorden
19,55
78
Flåvatn
19,48
79
Laksjøen
19,20
80
Sandvatnet/Kaldfjorden/Øyvatnet
19,18
81
Sirdalsvatnet
19,11
82
Kvesjøen
19,09
83
Geavdnjajávri
18,85
84
Store Le
18,83
85
Bjornesfjorden
18,55
86
Vangsmjøse
18,25
87
Veitastrondsvatnet
17,95
88
Vegår
17,70
89
Gautelisvatnet
17,67
90
Klistervatnet/Bjørnevatnet
17,20
91
Lenglingen
16,90
92
Gjevsjøen
16,77
93
Nyhellervatnet
16,74
94
Seljordsvatn
16,52
95
Rødenessjøen
16,42
96
Langvatnet (i Sør-Varanger)
16,40
97
Flævatn/Gyrinosvatnet
16,39
98
Nesvatn
16,38
99
Majavatnet
15,99
100
Røgden
15,97
101
Kvifjorden
15,87
102
Feragen
15,78
103
Storvatnet (i Leksvik)
15,78
104
Gjende
15,62
105
Savalen
15,37
106
Vråvatn
15,21
107
Takvatnet
15,19
108
Sandsjøen
15,07
109
Store Måsvannet
14,89
110
Rien
14,87
111
Vågåvatnet
14,76
112
Store Urevatn
14,61
113
Vatndalsvatnet
14,42
114
Fjergen
14,41
115
Langvatnet (i Ballangen)
14,36
116
Øymarksjøen
14,33
117
Jonsvatnet
14,26
118
Unkervatnet
14,01
119
Langvatnet (i Sørfold)
13,97
120
Rømsjøen
13,89
121
Forsvatnet
13,63
122
Skogsfjordvatnet
13,62
123
Halnefjorden
13,61
124
Tisleifjorden
13,54
125
Steinbusjøen
13,52
126
Einavatnet
13,52
127
Skasen
13,41
128
Heddalsvatnet
13,39
129
Kviteseidvatnet
13,34
130
Holden (i Verran)
13,31
131
Lille Rostavatn
13,26
132
Strondafjorden
13,24
133
Rødungen (i Ål)
13,10
134
Storfjorden (Flyvatnet)
12,92
135
Follsjå
12,87
136
Lyngsvatnet
12,82
137
Øgderen (Hemnessjøen)
12,80
138
Tesse
12,78
139
Sisovatnet
12,78
140
Sønstevatn
12,77
141
Møkeren
12,67
142
Bleikvatnet
12,59
143
Ustevatn
12,40
144
Langvatnet (i Sunndal)
12,38
145
Ellenvatnet
12,36
146
Ørsdalsvatnet
12,22
147
Buolbmátjávri
12,12
148
Setten
11,97
149
Åraksfjorden
11,96
150
Reinoksvatnet
11,77
151
Øvre Fiplingvatnet
11,74
152
Engeren
11,70
153
Børsvatnet
11,60
154
Guolasjávri
11,56
155
Låmivatnet
11,43
156
Storefjorden (Gloppen)
11,39
157
Slidrefjorden
11,29
158
Holmavatnet
11,13
159
Nordmannslågen
11,09
160
Gøystavatnet
11,00
161
Øvrevatnet
10,98
162
Hæmmujávri
10,94
163
Langesjøen
10,78
164
Femsjøen
10,64
165
Fustvatnet
10,59
166
Ånøya
10,57
167
Losna
10,50
168
Nedre Fiplingvatnet
10,50
169
Lovatnet
10,49
170
Ørteren
10,46
171
Gråsjøen
10,45
172
Napevatnet
10,43
173
Idjajávri
10,28
174
Finnfjordvatnet
10,25
175
Sysenvatnet
10,24
176
Haukedalsvatnet
10,22
177
Samsjøen
10,02
178
Nelaug
10,01
179
Hamlagrøvatnet
9,96
180
Nordre Bjøllåvatnet
9,93
181
Geitvatnet
9,87
182
Storvatnet (i Ballangen)
9,76
183
Øyvatnet
9,74
184
Garsjøen
9,72
185
Fundin
9,72
186
Næra
9,58
187
Hestefossdammen
9,49
188
Helin
9,47
189
Heggmovatnet
9,38
190
Krutvatnet
9,36
191
Vektaren
9,22
192
Borsæ
9,05
193
Øvre Tysdalsvatnet
8,98
194
Rossfjordvatnet
8,86
195
Meltingvatnet
8,85
196
Mjosundvatnet
8,76
197
Sundsbarmvatnet
8,74
198
Dokkfløyvatnet
8,72
199
Store Ropelvvatnet
8,62
200
Skoddebergvatnet
8,52
201
Øljusjøen
8,45
202
Storvatnet (i Nærøy)
8,32
203
Holderen
8,27
204
Stordalsvatnet (i Etne)
8,26
205
Korssjøen
8,22
206
Viksdalsvatnet
8,21
207
Láhpojávri
8,17
208
Søndre Boksjø
8,13
209
Havdalsvatnet
8,12
210
Gjuvvatnet
8,06
211
Øyarvatnet
8,05
212
Orrevatnet
8,04
213
Funnsjøen
7,99
214
Vestvannet
7,97
215
Hundålvatnet
7,96
216
Austdalsvatnet
7,94
217
Tunsbergdalsvatnet
7,92
218
Mohkkejávri
7,87
219
Rore
7,76
220
Vangsvatnet
7,69
221
Rovatnet
7,65
222
Ytre Fiskelausvatnet
7,62
223
Bordalsvatn
7,58
224
Lygne
7,56
225
Vigdarvatnet
7,56
226
Store Sametti
7,51
227
Storavatnet (i Osterøy)
7,48
228
Brusdalsvatnet
7,48
229
Skjækervatnet
7,47
230
Årdalsvatnet
7,43
231
Rauddalsvatnet
7,41
232
Rekvatnet
7,41
233
Gákkajávri
7,40
234
Holtsjøen
7,39
235
Skjerjavatnet
7,37
236
Aursjoen
7,36
237
Fjørvatnet
7,29
238
Ara
7,28
239
Sørungen
7,24
240
Faulvatnet
7,24
241
Kilefjorden
7,22
242
Nedre Heimdalsvatnet
7,21
243
Murusjøen
7,19
244
Vuolep Sårjåsjávrre
7,17
245
Jægervatnet
7,16
246
Ingjelsvatnet
7,16
247
Lustadvatnet
7,16
248
Tunnsjøflyan
7,12
249
Mjermen
7,11
250
Suolojávri 7,09
Note: Some of the lakes stretches over foreign borders, when this is the case, the whole of the lake regardless of borders is taken into the actual numbers.
Longitude and latitude of Finland?
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The latitude of Finland is approximately 61.9241° N, and the longitude is around 25.7482° E.
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Tampere is a city in Finland, located in the southern part of the country. It is the third largest city in Finland and is known for its cultural scene and proximity to nature.
What is the time difference between United States and Finland?
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The time difference between the United States and Finland varies depending on the location within the U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 7 hours behind Finland, Central Standard Time (CST) is 8 hours behind, Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 9 hours behind, and Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 10 hours behind.
What is the inland plateau of Finland called?
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The inland plateau of Finland is called the Finnish Lake District. It is a region characterized by numerous lakes, rolling hills, and dense forests, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
What is average temperature of Northern Sweden Northern Norway and Northern Finland?
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The average temperature in Northern Sweden, Northern Norway, and Northern Finland can vary greatly depending on the season. In winter, temperatures can drop well below freezing, averaging around -10 to -20 degrees Celsius. In summer, temperatures tend to be milder, averaging around 10 to 20 degrees Celsius.
How has physical geography affected Finland's history?
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Finland's physical geography, with its numerous lakes and forests, has shaped its development by influencing its economy, culture, and relationships with neighboring countries. The country's challenging landscape has made agriculture difficult, leading to a focus on industries like forestry and paper production. Finland's proximity to powerful neighbors like Russia and Sweden has also influenced its history, including periods of occupation and wars.