Full Description
This book includes a section detailing Finland's history, 10 features covering the country's life and culture, ranging from its vast forested terrain to its top Formula One driver Mika Hakkinen, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus hundreds of top-notch photographs and 14 maps.
Contents
Introduction and History: A Place in Europe; Decisive Dates; The Finns Arrive; Birth of a Nation; Living with Russia; The Two Wars; A Shift in Balance. Features: The Finnish Character; Art, Architecture and Design; Music and Film; The Writer's Dilemma; Finns Who Speak Swedish; The Sami and Their Land; Rally Drivers to Runners; Food and Drink; In Defence of Greenness; A Wilderness Experience. Places: Introduction; Helsinki; West of Helsinki; Southern Finland; Western Finland; The Aland Islands; The West Coast; Lakeland; Karelia and Kuusamo; Lapland. Picture Stories: Festivals; Lapland Christmas; Saunas; Summer Life. Travel Tips Highlights: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat.
