Geography
 The
country this web is about is Finland. It is on the Eastern and
Northern hemisphere. The continent Finland is on is Europe. The neighboring
countries of Finland is Sweden, Norway and Russia. It's capital is Helsinki.
One interesting fact is that it is called the land of lakes. Some of
the landforms and lakes of Finland is that there is the Gulf of Bothnia.
Population
The population
Finland is 5,158,000. The life expectancy of my country is 75.58
years old.
Climate
The climate is not that harsh because
of all the water and the lakes. Winters are cold and it is average. In the
winter the temperatures are below zero. Not like the U.S. There are
occasional warm spells. The summer is way different then the U.S. They are
short and cool. The temperatures go from 63°F -68°F. There are no natural
disasters. Not like the U.S.
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Economy
The type of
currency my country uses is Markkaa. One Finland markkaa
equals .18 cents.
The
goods and services of Finland is metals and engineering equipment ,
telecommunications, timber and paper products.
Government
The way the laws of
Finland are made is based on the Swedish law. the government of
Finland is a Democratic republic. Te president is elected by a
popular vote and is elected for 6 years.
Fun and Recreation
Two of the most popular sports of Finland
are Golfing and Skiing. Just like America.
Non-Verbal
Communication
When
parties meet each other they just have a short but firm hand shake.
When they shake hands they make eye contact with each other. A
nod is not enough. Hand-kissing is rare. That's how they do it in
America. But can I tell you something that isn't like America. They
bow for respect. That's how they do it in Japan!!! The children also
have to shake hands. When a man is greeted by a woman they have to
take off their hat.
Language:
The languages of
Finland is Finnish, Lappish and Sweden. English is built in tourists
establishments.
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Food
The crops
that are grown in my country is cereal, sugar beets and
potatoes. Also there is a lot of fish and dairy cattle. For a
really tasty Finland dish clink on the link below. http://virtual.finland.fi/finfo/english/recipes.html#cabbage
Religion
The religions that are most practiced in
Finland are Lutheran and Orthodox.
Holidays and Festivals
Some holidays and
festivals that are associated in Finland are also associated
in America. For example there is New Years Day, Good Friday,
Independence Day and Christmas. Then there are the holidays and
festivals that aren't associated in America, but are associated in
Finland. Those holidays are Easter Monday, Epiphany, Whit Sunday,
Mid Summers day, All Saints Day and Boxing Day.
Family Values
The girls in Finland are treated
equally. In fact patronizing women is unacceptable.
There are primary an secondary
schools. The children have a 9-year course and have to wear a uniform. There
are 13 universities and several colleges.
Idea of
Beauty
In
Finland there are beautiful buildings and landscapes. They are
so beautiful that I want you to see them. if you want to see
these beautiful structures click
here. Roam around this site for more pictures and
information about Finland.
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Culture Walls 
Author:
Hi
my name is Amit. I am the author of this site. I am !0 years old. My
family includes 4 people. My whole family came from India, except my
sister and me. So I am a Indian- American.