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Nature in Finland
An elk standing in a field.
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Nature in Finland

Join our tour of nature in Finland to see a complex, diverse country that can best be described by the word “contrast.”

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Finland: The frontrunner in sports and fitness
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Finland: The frontrunner in sports and fitness

It’s hard to imagine Finland without sports and exercise – keeping fit and active is second nature to the Finns.

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I left my heart in Lapland
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I left my heart in Lapland

A city girl lands in Lapland and is surprised to find that she loves the wilderness and the midnight sun.

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See Finland’s two newest national parks
Life & societyEnvironment

See Finland’s two newest national parks

Finland’s 36th and 37th national parks encompass unspoilt forest near Helsinki and west coast marine territory.

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What’s up with the “True Finns” party?
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What’s up with the “True Finns” party?

What on earth is happening in Finland?, asks Kyösti Karvonen, and puts the “True Finns” party’s election gain in context.

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Where Indian craft meets Nordic design
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Where Indian craft meets Nordic design

Tikau combines Scandinavian design with the aesthetics and craftsmanship of rural areas of India, providing a unique alternative to mass-produced products.

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A Finnish twist on IB schooling
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A Finnish twist on IB schooling

Ressu Comprehensive School mixes Finland’s renowned education system and the International Baccalaureate programme.

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Row, row, row that church boat
Life & societySports

Row, row, row that church boat

For a breath of fresh air and a taste of traditional Finland, try a wooden rowboat 12 metres long.

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