FinlandFinland

By: ChloeChloe and Shannon

LocationLocation¥ Finland is in Northern Europe.Finland is in Northern Europe.¥ The capital city is Helsinki.The capital city is Helsinki.¥ Norway, Russia and Sweden share a border with Finland.Norway, Russia and Sweden share a border with Finland.¥ The latitude/longitude of Helsinki is 60 degrees north The latitude/longitude of Helsinki is 60 degrees north

and 25 degrees east.and 25 degrees east.¥ An advantage is that Finland has lots of cities to visit.An advantage is that Finland has lots of cities to visit.¥ A disadvantage is that it must get freezing in the winterA disadvantage is that it must get freezing in the winter..

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Topography π In Finland, Halti

mountain is the only mountain.

@The major rivers in Finland are the Torne river and the Kemi river.

◊ The coastlines are the Baltic sea, the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia.

Ω We think that the best thing about Finland is that it has lots of cities to visit.

Government

• The president of Finland is Tarja Haloen.[Above]• Government officials are elected by vote.• Tarja makes the laws in Finland.• Kesk,Christian Democrats and Green League are major

political parties.• Finland is divided into 20 regions.

Economy

• The major exports are machinery, chemicals and equipment.

• The major imports are foodstuffs and chemicals.• Some of the jobs in Finland are agriculture,

construction and industry.• The Natural resources are Barley, Wheat and

Potatoes.• The Euro (Finnish money) is equal to 1 U.S

Dollar.

People and Culture The different religions in

Finland are: Orthodox and Lutheran. Some of the languages in

Finland are Finnish and Swedish.

A Traditional food in Finland is Cabbage Rolls.

Some Holidays are Christmas and the Day of the Finnish flag.

The different Ethnic groups are Finn and Sami.

In Finland people LOVE outdoor sport.

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