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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.
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What side was Finland on in World War One?
Finland acctually didn't want to participate in the world war but Russia attacked Finland because they needed the land for their own support so that they could have attacked some other countries in Europe. They thought it would take about a week to take over the whole Finland but they didnt accomplish at their mission. Finland acctually didn't want to participate in the world war but Russia attacked Finland because they needed the land for their own support so that they could have attacked some other countries in Europe. They thought it would take about a week to take over the whole Finland but they didnt accomplish at their mission.
What is the Finnish word 'Koskenkorva' in English?
Koskenkorva is both a brand and a name, so it's Koskenkorva in English too, but it means rapid river bend or meander
What religions do Finnish people have?
It is believed that all major religions are practiced in Finland. However nearly 80% of Finns belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.
What is the collective made for Denmark Norway Sweden and Finland?
That would be Nordic countries, although it also includes Iceland
How do you say good afternoon in Finnish?
Good afternoon is hyvää iltapäivää in Finnish, however it isn't used very much. People usually say good day instead, which is hyvää päivää in Finnish.
How much snow and rain does Finland get?
Finland receives an average of 30-40 inches (75-100 cm) of snow annually, with the northern regions receiving more. In terms of rain, Finland receives about 20-30 inches (50-75 cm) annually, with the southern coastal regions being wetter.
In Sweden Norway and Finland as Christmas begins on December 13th?
in Sweden,Norway, and Finland, know as Christmas begins on December 13th
Is there a translation into English of the Finnish song Soi vienosti murheeni soitto?
Answer: Play Softly, Thou Tune of My Mourning
Alexi is dating Kristen Mulderig. She's not from Finland, she's American.
They have been together for a while (some years?)
Don't know if he's cheated on her, but he's often around groupies, so who knows.
Janne is married to Tiia Mononen.
How do you pronounce the Finnish words for 'Happy New Year'?
Onnellista/iloista/hyvää uutta vuotta.
Most commonly people say hyvää uutta vuotta in Finnish.
The hy is pronounced with the same y-sound as in the word syllable.
Vää is pronounced with the same vowel sound as in the word ask.
The uu is pronounced kinda like you'd say ooh.
The t in tta is stressed and the a-sound is very short. The a is the sound as the a in samba.
The vuo is pronounced kinda like you'd say vwo. The final tta is pronounced the same way as the ttain uutta.
During WWII the Finnish navy operated five small submarines, all designed in the Netherlands (by a Dutch front company) and built in Finland. Between them they sank one Soviet merchant ship and three Soviet submarines. All Finnish subs survived the war.
Does Finland have a pledge of allegiance?
For all citizens, no. Finland does have male military conscription and a high percentage of males have been in military service and have pledged the Finnish Defence Forces military oath. For example, males born in 1988, about 67,2% have gone through military service.
What does the Finnish name Lakala mean?
Lakala doesn't mean anything, but Lakkala does. Lakka means cloudberry, and Lakkala means a place with cloudberries.
What does Santa ride on instead of a sleigh in Finland?
uh i dont know who wouldknow there is no such thing as santa
Do you have to be a high school graduate to vote in Finland?
No, you do not. One just have to be citizen and 18, or over.
How long does it take to fly from Charlotte NC to Finland?
I'm not sure if any direct fares exist; I haven't been able to find them. Flights with one stop, either in the US or in Europe, will take about 13 hours.
What company which is a present-day market leader did Fredrik Idestam start in 1865 in Finland?
Nokia. It is now a telecommunications company, best known for its mobile phones, but it started doing other things such as making rubber and wood and cable work.
Why didnt Finland and Sweden join NATO or the Warsaw pact?
Both nations wanted to pursue a policy of neutrality. That meant that they would not take part in any of the possible problems of any of the super powers (US and Soviet Union). Both countries were democratic countries in Western Europe during the cold war.
What is the Finland mobile code?
The country code for Finland is +358, and mobiles begin with +358 4 or +358 5.
