21/01/2022 · Finland was a province and then a grand duchy under Sweden from the 12th to the 19th centuries, and an autonomous grand duchy of Russia after 1809. It gained complete independence in 1917. During World War II, Finland successfully defended its independence through cooperation with Germany and resisted subsequent invasions by the Soviet Union - …

08/02/2022 · Finland, country in northern Europe. Finland is one of the world’s most northern and geographically remote countries and is subject to a severe climate. Nearly two-thirds of Finland is blanketed by thick woodlands. Finland also forms a symbolic northern border between western and eastern Europe.

Formerly a grand duchy in the Russian empire, the country became independent in 1917. Finland is since then a formally neutral country, and like Sweden not a member of NATO. Finland covers an area of 338,145 km², making it almost the size of Germany, or slightly smaller than the US state of Montana. The country's landscape offers a lot of National Parks, covered mostly with …

11/02/2022 · What makes Finland a unique country to travel to? Country Description Finland is a highly developed democracy with a modern economy. It is a member of the European Union. Tourist facilities are widely available. Crime Although the crime rate in Finland is low compared to the United States and most European countries, it has increased in recent years.

Geography. Finland is a country at the Scandinavian Peninsula. The land has a total area of 338,450 km² (130,676 mi²) and a total coastline of 1,250 km (776.7 mi). This land area is approximately 84% of the area of California. Finland is thus one of the largest countries in Europe and the 66th biggest in the world.

20/12/2021 · Road Conditions and Safety: Finland has an extensive network of highways and excellent public transportation services throughout the country. Driving in Finland is on the right side. A valid U.S. driver’s license may be used while visiting Finland, but drivers must be …

The Country Information Service of the Finnish Immigration Service produces Country of Origin Information (COI) especially on countries from which asylum seekers, quota refugees and immigrants come to Finland. Country of Origin Information is accurate and up-to-date information about conditions in a specific country, obtained from a variety of sources.