Did Finland ever have a dictatorship?
Finland was once under the rule of the Russian Emperor, but it has been a democracy ever since it gained independence.
Where did the term 'rotgut' come from?
Probably from the Finnish pontikka: raw or poor quality alcoholic liquor.
What is finlands neighbouring countries called?
Norway in the North, Russia in the East and Sweden in the West.
How do you say 'i will miss you' in finnish?
Hyvästi
or
Näkemiin
Ä is equal to a letter in cat
K is the c in cat.
Y is the same as the later part of u in 'fuse' (fiyys)
I is i of the is.
In Finland we tend to pronounce as it's written. Literally.
What is the movie title 'The Incredibles' in Finnish?
Ihmeperhe is a Finnish equivalent of the title to the movie 'The Incredibles'.
What is Finland sterotyped as?
I'm not sure about the entire country, but the Finns are stereotyped as quiet, depressed, suicidal, drunk eskimos who live in igloos, hunt polar bears and chill out with penguins.
Can you go from Amsterdam to Helsinki by train?
You cannot travel directly from Amsterdam to Helsinki by train, as there is no direct rail connection between the two cities. However, you can take a train from Amsterdam to a city like Hamburg or Copenhagen and then connect to further trains or ferries to reach Helsinki. The journey typically involves multiple transfers and can be time-consuming, so it's important to plan your route accordingly.
What is a provincial boundary?
That which indicates of fixes a limit or extent, or marks a bound between provinces; separating line whether real or imaginary.
What percentage of people in Finland have acces to clean water?
Every person in Finland has access to clean water, so the percetance is 100%.
Can anyone post some bio of Finnish violinist Eva Oksala?
Eeva Oksala (S. 1.983 Finland) began playing the violin at age of 4 animated by his grandfather, Simo Oksala.
From 1990 to 2002 Eeva studied at the Tampere Conservatory with the teachers Rimatautas, Cekuolis, Nikolai Faderev, Katinka Korkeala and Ari Angervo.
In 2002 She studied with the professors Mi-Kyung Lee and Kaija Saarikettu.
at the Sibelius Academy of Helsinki (the Sibelius Academy is the only music university in Finland and one of the biggest in Europe).
She has played in several orchestras such as the Kirkkonummi Orchestra, the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, and Young Players Orchestra and performed in numerous concerts throughout Finland and Europe.
Oksala was granted in 2002 with the Tampere Pro Musica Scholarship.
Eeva is an experienced performer of chamber music and a well-known artist in lighter music circles
Ivan the Terrible
dumb answer above, it was Peter the great.
How much is a beer in Finland?
Anything between 2-6 euros a pint in the pub and 1-2 euros a bottle in the shop
What are the major religions of Finland?
79,7% of the Finns belong to the Evangelical-Lutheran church, so it's the main church of Finland.
1,1% Finns are in the Orthodox Church. Then there are Islam, Jewish and a little bit Buddha church supporters in Finland.
So there are Christian, Orthodox, Islam, Jewish and Buddha churches and communities.
What is the capital of the scadinavian country located between Norway and Finland?
That's Sweden, capital Stockholm.
Is Sweden Norway Finland and Japan not a Scandinavian country?
Japan and Finland are not Scandinavian countries. Scandinavia consists of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
What are 10 phrases you should use in Finland?
"Hiljaa!". Shut up! "Sauna lämpiää". Sauna is warming. "Hyvää päivää". Good morning. "Laita luotolle". Put it my credit card. "Mitä tässä on?". Whats in this? "Uimaan!" Swimming! "Mennäänkö Linnanmäelle? ". Can we go to Linnanmäki? (An amusment park in Helsinki) "Tarviin sanakirjaa". I need a dictionary. "Haista home!" Screw you! "Älä tee tuota!" Dont do that!
There are (of course) many religions in Finland but most of the people who live there are Lutherans.
Lapland is the largest region of Finland. The population is approximately 180,000.
What do they eat at Christmas in Finland?
Traditionally we eat ham. Some people eat turkey too. We also eat Turnip Casserole, Carrot Casserole and Potato Casserole. As you can see, we eat lots of casseroles. A traditional Christmas dish in Finland is also a beetroot salad. We drink mulled wine (known as "glögi" in Finland).