Finland as a country

   I've talked a lot about the Finnish language...probably because that's what my blog is about. However I should waste one post on teaching people about the culture and geography of Finland. The culture and lifestyle there is a bit different then the U.S.. The changes aren't that significant but they are big enough changes that you would notice the. The countries climate is similar to the northern U.S., if you've ever been to Michigan, Minnesota, or Wisconsin then you know what it feels like to go to Finland. We're so used to the U.S. but you may not find Finland as that big of a change.

   I'll start you off with some fun facts about Finland. If you've ever been to Finland then you know when I mention a sauna you should know what I'm talking about. Almost every family in Finland has a personal sauna. Sauna's are believed to be emotionally and physically cleansing...therefore maybe we should all consider investing into a sauna. Finland is the 5th largest country in Europe...just a fun fact. The people in Finland also like to participate in ice hole swimming...which is just like it sounds, you cut a hole in the ice and you dive in. The two main languages of Finland are Swedish and Finnish however English is widely spoken in Finland. Finland was also the last country in Europe to take in Christianity.

   The climate and geology is also something you may find enjoyable. Finland is beautiful. The country is about 68% forests and covered by lakes and rivers. Also, the northern part of Finland has White nights and Polar nights which means that in the Summer Finland has73 days where the sun doesn't set. Polar nights means that Finland has 51 days of night where the sun doesn't rise. The climate there and geology is amazing.

   Moving to Finland would be fine with me. I Think ill just think of it as a  vacation trip though.