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           FINLAND
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Finland lies in northern
Europe, with the Russian
Federation to the east and the
Gulf of Bothnia to the west.
Most of it is low-lying except
for the north, which rises to
over 1000m in Lapland. It is
covered by extensive forests
and thousands of lakes. Winter
is severe and summer is short.
It is largely self-sufficient
in food and produces surpluses
of dairy produce. Most crops
are grown in the southwest. In
the north, reindeer are herded
and forests yield much timber
for export. Major industries
are timber products, wood pulp
and paper, and machinery and
shipbuilding.

Area (Sq. Km): 337,006

Population: 4,981,000

Capital: Helsinki

Language:
Finnish
Swedish

Religion:
Lutheran 97%

Government Type:
Constitutional republic

Currency: Markka

Embassy:
32 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0DH
0171-235-9531

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129