Finland is a Nordic country situated between the 60th and 70th degrees of latitude. By area Finland is the 7th largest country in Europe. The area is 338 000 sq.km (130 500 sq. miles), consisting of 10% water, 69% forest and 8% cultivated land.

Finland is an independent republic since December 6, 1917. Parliament consists of one chamber with 200 members chosen for four years by direct and proportional election.

Owing to the vicinity of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream, Finland's climate is temperate. Summer is warm and bright. It is also season of the Midnight sun, when in the northernmost parts of the country the sun doesn't set for a couple of months. 

Finland offers a lot of space, innumerate happenings both in urban settings and in nature, warmhearted people and fresh, pure and invigorating air all year round.

DMC Companies

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• Artic Safaris Ltd
• Finland Travel bureau Ltd
• Marina Conventure
• Next Travel Ltd
• Travellers Choice Ltd

Summary|Birdwatching|Cultural heritage
Finnish way of life|Hiking|The Finns