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[[Tourism]] > '''Tourism in Finland''' |
[[Tourism]] > '''Tourism in Finland''' |
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==Attractions== |
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[[Finland]] is famous for its many [[lake]]s. They have clean water and green deep [[wood]]s around. Finland is a typical country for people feeling sick from civilization or big cities. It is ideal for individualists, who just like sitting on the shore of a lake, [[fishing]], watching [[reindeer]] or [[moose]] and enjoying silence. |
[[Finland]] is famous for its many [[lake]]s. They have clean water and green deep [[wood]]s around. Finland is a typical country for people feeling sick from civilization or big cities. It is ideal for individualists, who just like sitting on the shore of a lake, [[fishing]], watching [[reindeer]] or [[moose]] and enjoying silence. |
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But Finland also has cities to offer, such as [[Helsinki]] with its beautiful surrounding landscapes. [[Turku]] and [[Oulu]] are also popular destinations. Finland is a famous resort for [[skiing]] in winter. The Finnish "winter capital" is called [[Kuusamo]]; it is situated north of the [[Arctic Circle]] in [[Lapland]]. |
But Finland also has cities to offer, such as [[Helsinki]] with its beautiful surrounding landscapes. [[Turku]] and [[Oulu]] are also popular destinations. Finland is a famous resort for [[skiing]] in winter. The Finnish "winter capital" is called [[Kuusamo]]; it is situated north of the [[Arctic Circle]] in [[Lapland]]. |
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==Language== |
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The [[Finnish language]] is extremely difficult to understand for many people. However, many Finnish people speak English. |
The [[Finnish language]] is extremely difficult to understand for many people. However, many Finnish people speak English. |
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==Transportation== |
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The Finnish train service is generally excellent, although there aren't any high-speed rail links. There are very large discounts available to those under 26, as is customary in Europe. The Finnish rail system is called [http://www.vr.fi/ VR]. Due to [[rail gauge]] differences, there are train connections to [[Russia]], but all trains to [[Sweden]] connect by bus. |
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Revision as of 01:48, 27 November 2003
Tourism > Tourism in Finland
Attractions
Finland is famous for its many lakes. They have clean water and green deep woods around. Finland is a typical country for people feeling sick from civilization or big cities. It is ideal for individualists, who just like sitting on the shore of a lake, fishing, watching reindeer or moose and enjoying silence.
But Finland also has cities to offer, such as Helsinki with its beautiful surrounding landscapes. Turku and Oulu are also popular destinations. Finland is a famous resort for skiing in winter. The Finnish "winter capital" is called Kuusamo; it is situated north of the Arctic Circle in Lapland.
Language
The Finnish language is extremely difficult to understand for many people. However, many Finnish people speak English.
Transportation
The Finnish train service is generally excellent, although there aren't any high-speed rail links. There are very large discounts available to those under 26, as is customary in Europe. The Finnish rail system is called VR. Due to rail gauge differences, there are train connections to Russia, but all trains to Sweden connect by bus.