- Finland - Wikipedia
The name Suomi (Finnish for 'Finland') has uncertain origins, but a common etymology with saame (the Sámi) has been suggested [17][18] In the earliest historical sources, from the 12th and 13th centuries, the term Finland refers to the coastal region around Turku in the southwest of modern Finland; this region later became known as Finland
- Finland | Geography, History, Maps, Facts | Britannica
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 forms a symbolic northern border between western and eastern Europe
- Etusivu - Suomi. fi
Suomi fi-verkkopalvelu auttaa erilaisissa tilanteissa olevia kansalaisia ja yrittäjiä Suomi fi kokoaa asioiden hoitamisessa tarvittavat tiedot, toimintaohjeet ja palvelut yhteen osoitteeseen
- The mysterious origins of Finland’s true name - BBC
Finns refer to their country as ‘Suomi’, but no-one knows where that name came from, or why, even after centuries of being called Finland, Suomi still survives
- Finland or Suomi? - Go Finland
Beyond etymological origins, the names “Finland” and “Suomi” have ingrained themselves into Finnish culture’s very fabric They echo in the folklore of the land, resonate in literature, and find a home in contemporary art and media, shaping the identity of a nation beyond mere words
- Finland - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
Nations Online Project - About Finland, the country, the culture, the people Images, links and background information
- Your Official Finland Travel Guide | Visit Finland
Use this guide to plan a trip to Finland and immerse yourself in the country's nature, forests, lakes and culture
- thisisFINLAND
thisisFINLAND - things you should and shouldn't knowThe Swedish-speaking Finnish trio KAJ represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest with a cheerful sauna song that was the hot favourite to win the final last May In the end, they came in fourth – but they went from local heroes to viral international phenomenon, transforming their home village in the process
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