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lies in Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland, between Sweden and Russia and can appear to be two countries - one in winter, another in summer. In winter, you`ll find a people hunkered down for a long twilight, when the sun never quite rises. In summer, when the sun never quite sets, you`ll find a lively, outgoing people who never seem to rest. Long days mean more time for galleries, museums, cafes, live music of all kinds and, especially, the great outdoors, having all the attributes of a hot vacation spot. Along your journey you can explore the culturally and historically rich King`s Road. This scenic southern region of Finland stretches west of Helsinki to the 770-year-old former capital of Turku and east to the spectacular Lakeland region.  The country has an abundance of scenic lakes, islands, forests and pristine wilderness to explore, and a Finn is never more at home than in the countryside, where most Finns have a cottage to which they retreat on weekends. At other times, Finns flock to galleries and museums in numbers rarely seen in other countries, and Finland is said to have the highest rate of newspaper readership in the world. There are thousands of rocky islands in the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland. The interior of the country is a heavily forested plateau interspersed with innumerable lakes, swamps and bogs. The northern upland, most of which lies north of the Arctic Circle, is home to more reindeer than people. You`ll fall in love with the vibrant capital of Helsinki - the White Pearl of the North, a city of changing seasons, sea, parks and beautiful architecture. The city is almost surrounded by the sea and changes its appearance with the seasons; warm, light summer evenings, autumn colours in parks and on islands, buildings shrouded in sparkling snow, and the emerging life of springtime and whose stunning architecture, picturesque harbour, cosmopolitan cafes, and world-class museums earned it a coveted place on the European Union`s list of European Cities of Culture 2000. With hundreds of internationally acclaimed festivals each year, Finland is one of Europe`s liveliest centers for the performing arts. You`ll also discover a countryside rich in natural wonders, including 29 national parks, 170,000 archipelago islands, 187,888 lakes, and exotic Lapland in the north. Finns take their culture seriously - and demand the same from visitors. The visitor to Finland, whatever the tastes, will find much to delight, to amuse, to inform and to enchant. Finland is a Nordic country situated between the West and the East and offering the best of both traditions. You`ll find pure and varied nature with lots of exciting and relaxing activities.
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