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Bare facts of the sauna in Finland
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Bare facts of the sauna in Finland

Just say yes: If you want to get to know Finnish culture, don’t be intimidated by the sauna. With our beginner’s guide, there’s nothing to it.

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A guide to Finnish customs and manners
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A guide to Finnish customs and manners

Get to know the Finns with our abbreviated but thorough guide – a starter kit for keeping up with the Finnish culture.

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Sámi fly their flag in Helsinki
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Sámi fly their flag in Helsinki

Helsinki has a Sámi population of 1,000 strong. How do they keep their culture, language and identity alive down south in the city?

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Finnish resolve: efficient farming in extreme conditions
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Finnish resolve: efficient farming in extreme conditions

Modern country life: A computer milks the cows on the Immonen family farm, and the cows aren’t complaining.

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Family-friendly Finland
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Family-friendly Finland

We follow one set of parents to see what life is like with young children in Finland.

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The Åland example: Autonomy protects a minority
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The Åland example: Autonomy protects a minority

The autonomy of the peaceful Åland archipelago west of Finland could also serve as a model for resolving conflicts elsewhere.

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Sámi language in the digital age
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Sámi language in the digital age

Even in the digital age, language and identity are closely linked. Computer spellcheckers help the Sámi languages hold their own.

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