FINLAND
HISTORYofFinland
Until 1809 Finland was part of Sweden.Finland was a county called ”the Eastland”. Until 1809 Finland was part of Sweden.Finland was a county called ”the Eastland”.
Finland was a principality of Russian empire
Independent since th of December after hard war with Soviet Union.
Finland basics Facts
Population
Area km km 2 10 % of which is water; lakes, rivers, sea 10 % of which is water; lakes, rivers, sea
Our president Our president Tarja Halonen Tarja Halonen
Capital Helsinki Helsinki
Helsinki Population Population
Turku (old capital) Population
Pori Population Population
Harjavalta Population Population
Kimi Räikkönen This is Kimi Räikkönen. He drives F1 Ferrari !!!! He drives F1 Ferrari !!!!
Official languages Our official languages are Finnish (suomi), Swedish (ruotsi), and Saame in Lapland
FOOD FOOD TRADITIONALTYPICALFAVOURITE
TRADITIONAL KARELIAN PASTRY MÄMMI
TYPICAL POTATOES MILK MEAT BALLS VEGETABLES
FAVOURITE PIZZA HAMBURGER PASTA
Famous things in Finland
- Moomin are finnish most loved characters - Moomins are always very happy and nice - Moomin desing is very popular in clothes, dishes, etc.
Music We have all kind of music Lordi is the most famous band from Finland
Rock bands <3 - NIGHTWISH and HIM are famous ROCK BANDS.
SAUNA -Sauna is the favourite place in Finnish home
Father Christmas
He lives in Lapland, in Finland
Finnish animals Famous finnish animals
Finnish Bear -It’s sleeping all winter. -I-I-I-It’s the most dangerous animal in Finland! -I-I-I-It eats meat. -I-I-I-It don’t come near houses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Swan SSSSwan is our national animal! =) IIIIt’s beautiful bird! IIIIt has beautiful voice too.
Moskito -In summer we have a lot of moskitos! -And we don’t like it!
Landscapes
Thousands of lakes
Forests
Lapland
Coyntry side
Cities
Swamps
FINLAND The End! =(