This guide includes a section detailing Finland's history, 14 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.
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Höhe: 225 mm
Breite: 155 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
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978-981-4120-39-5 (9789814120395)
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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.
