- 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
- 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
- Home - Suomi. fi
In Suomi fi, the information, instructions and services you need to take care of matters have been compiled in one address After identification into Suomi fi, you can communicate with different organisations, grant and request mandates and check the data registered on you
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Finland - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
Nations Online Project - About Finland, the country, the culture, the people Images, links and background information
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