Finland

There is evidence that Finnish and Hungarian (as well as Estonian) are somehow distantly related. They are all Uralic languages and are said to have developed near the Ural Mountains. However, some scientists place Uralic language development much more south east, closer to Indo-Europe. Magyar (the true name from Hungarian), Finnish and Estonian also share similarities with certain Asian languages, by being 'agglutinating languages' this means that they form very large word phrases using a combination of suffixes and/or prefixes. Japanese, certain Native American languages and Filipino (along with other languages of the Philippines) are also agglutinative. Which gives even more evidence to the Uralic language development being closer to Indo-Europe lines.

Finland has few must-see things, first of all, Korvatunturi, the place where finns believe Santa Claus lives. Then Linnanmäki, an amusment park in the capital of Finland, Helsinki. Then, Finlands tallest building, Näsineula, in the amusment park of Särkänniemi, Tampere. And finnallt, one of the worlds oldest zoos, Korkeasaari, also in Helsinki.

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The most common Finnish eye colours are blue and brown, so yes.

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The address of the Minnesota Finnish American Historical Society is: 206 South Broadway 107, New York Mills, MN 56567

According to Finnish Wikipedia, Finland's most notable trading partners are Germany, Sweden, Great Britain, USA, Russia and China.

Yes because it only has 14-15 people per 1 sq km^2

The highest point in finland is mt. Halti.

The President can serve up to two consecutive terms of six years each.

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1. Pre-historic Nordic people invented skiing to assist hunting, military technique, and as a practical transportation for themselves and the Samis. The oldest and most accurately documented evidence of skiing origins is found in modern day Norway and Sweden. The earliest primitive carvings circa 5000 B.C. depict a skier with one pole, located in Rødøy, an island in the Nordland region of Norway. The first primitive ski was found in a peat bog in Hoting, Sweden which dates back to 2500 or 4500 B.C. Joel Berglund reported in 2004 the discovery of a primitive ski, or "85cm long piece of wood", carbon tested by researchers in 1997 while excavating a Norse settlement near Nanortalik, Greenland. The primitive ski dated back to 1010, and is thought to be Greenland's oldest ski brought by Norsemen circa 980 A.D.

2. It is centuries old, exact origins unknown. Widely attributed to ancient Norsemen who began gliding on long flat boards to cross vast snow covered distances more quickly. They called this mode of travel "shee" or "skee." Norseman who had to deal with downhill sections carried a stick -- the first ski pole -- which they dragged between their legs as a primitive brake.

Lift served downhill skiing evolved in Europe prior to World War I, and became popular in the USA in the 1930s. Cross country and downhill skiing did not become thought of as separate sports in this country until Hannes Schneider brought the Arlberg method to North Conway NH in the late 1930s.

3. Before it was a sport, skiing was an important means of transportation.

The exact origin of skiing is unclear, but there is evidence that Scandinavians were using skis to travel and hunt over snow-covered terrain as far back as 4,000 years ago.

Organized slalom races were first introduced in Europe during the 1920s and the first world championship was organized in 1931. Shortly thereafter, Americans caught on and interest in this country snowballed throughout the 1930s.

Alpine skiing made its Olympic debut at the 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Games with a men's and women's combined event, featuring a downhill and two slalom runs. Giant slalom first appeared at the 1952 Oslo Games and the super giant slalom, or super G, was added at the 1988 Calgary Games.

yes. Their unions are not considered an external political faction though. Their unions have real agendas

"Welcome to ..." is "Tervetuloa ..." in Finnish.

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Ireland and the U.S. are tight like spandex on a fat guy.

The cost to send a first class letter from the United States to Finland is $1.20 USD. This cost includes the airmail rate for letters and postcards up to 1 ounce. Additional postage may be required for heavier items. The following items may also require additional postage:

• Letters and postcards over 1 ounce
• Envelopes and packages
• Insurance
• Certified Mail
• Priority Mail Express International

The cost of a first class letter from the United States to Finland is subject to change so be sure to check the United States Postal Service website for the most up-to-date rates.

By saying "Moi."(=Hi) or "Terve"(=Hello).

Sometimes by shaking hands or waving.

Lapland is not exactly a country, although e.g. the Sámi people in Finnish Lapland do have their own flag as well as own national day. Lapland is spread between Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia, and each of the areas do have their own forms of Sámi language i.e. it is not easy to understand other Sámi languages although there are some words that are common in all of the Sámi languages. Also, Sámi languages are not readily taught in e.g. Finnish schools, so a mainstream Finn such as myself do not understand any of the Sámi languages readily.

Many work for manufacturers. These manufactioners commonly make electronics and other things. There are some who work in agriculture and on farms. Still others work many of the same types of jobs where you live--construction workers, police, firefighters, etc. Some work in office buildings and things as well :)

Finland's main language is Finnish. The second official language is Swedish.

Usually it ends in the end of May or in the beginning of June.

Sweden, Norway and Russia.