Finland

By:Chloe and Shannon

Location

Finland is in northern Europe.Finland is in northern Europe. The capital city is Helsinki.The capital city is Helsinki. Norway,Russia and Sweden share a border with Norway,Russia and Sweden share a border with

Finland.Finland. The latitude/longitude of Helsinki is 60 degrees The latitude/longitude of Helsinki is 60 degrees

north and 25 degrees east.north and 25 degrees east. An advantage is that Finland has lots of cities to An advantage is that Finland has lots of cities to

visit.visit. A disadvantage is that it must get freezing in the A disadvantage is that it must get freezing in the

winter.winter.

Topography

• In Finland,Halti mountain is the only mountains.

• The major rivers in Finland are the Torne river and the Kemi river.

• The coastlines are the Baltic sea, the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia.

• We think that the best thing about Finland i

Government

• The president of Finland is Tarja Haloen.[Above]• Government officials are elected by vote.• Tarja makes the laws in Finland.• Kesk,Christian Democrats and Green League are major

political parties.• Finland is divieded into 20 regions.

Economy

• The major exports are machinery,chemicals and equipment.

• The major imports are foodstuffs and chemicals.• Some of the jobs in Finland are

aguculture,construction and industry.• The Natural resources are Barley, Wheat and

Potatoes.• The Euro[ Finnish money,] is equal to 1 U.S

Dollar.

People and Culture• The different religions in

Finland are

• Orthadocks and Lutheran.

• Some of the languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish.

• A Traditional food in Finland is Cabbage Rolls.

• Some Traditional Holidays are Christmas and the Day of the Finnish flag.

• The different Ethnic groups are Finn and Sami.

• In Finland people LOVE outdoor sports.