9 Interesting Facts That You Didn't Know About Finland
There is much to know about Finland; also known as the “Land of Thousand Lakes” – 187,888 lakes to be precise as per the Geographical survey of Finland. A sparsely populated country in Northern Europe with approximately 17 inhabitants per square kilometers, Finland is bordered by Russia, Norway & Sweden. The Finnish weather is extreme with almost 24 hours of sunlight during summer earning it the moniker “The Land of Midnight Sun” & harsh winters where temperatures may dip to almost -30 Degrees Celsius.
A visit to Finland offers an astounding possibility of exploring its 179,888 islands & 39 national parks during the months of summer & a range of adventure activities like Snowmobiling, snow shoeing & skiing during winter. Months of autumn are great for picking fresh berries while hiking & spring rings in times of celebrations. Fishing is an year round activity enjoyed by many in Finland.
Finland, famous for its abundant natural beauty offers varied experiences as a travel destination. Tourists can plan a Finnish vacation that offers a great mix of soothing natural beauty in Laplands region (northernmost province), modern European feel amidst Helsinki (the capital), Coast & Archipelago region (off Finland’s west coast) full of historical cities, stone churches, lighthouses & maritime culture & Lakeland region (central & east)- the largest lake district in Europe with deep green forests, rolling hills & glittering lakes.
Finnair flies daily from Delhi, India to Helsinki with return fares starting from INR 35,000 per person. Public transport is well organized with Finnish railways operating a fairly extensive network. Long distance buses ply between cities & ferries are popular during summers. An extensive tram network is quiet popular & used by locals & tourist in Helsinki to get around. Accommodation is usually expensive but there are many youth hostels across the country. Cottages are also a popular option to explore the Finnish countryside & easy to rent. The official currency is Euro.
