Finland - History, Culture & the Outdoors (Chapter)
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Finland - History, Culture & the Outdoors (Chapter)
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6th Edition
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April 2009
47 pp
This chapter contains the History, Culture, Environment, Food & Drink and Great Outdoors chapters from Lonely Planet's Finland guidebook.
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This chapter gives you an overview of all things Finnish: the culture and history of one of the world's most progressive and prosperous nations; the forests, the fields, the flora the fauna and of course, their famous sauna.
- history timeline
- get naked and sweaty in a Finnish sauna
- check out our playlist of Finland's finest music makers
- fantastic Finnish food glossary
Coverage includes: Early Days, Swedish Rule, From Sweden To Russia, A Nation Born, The Cold War, Modern Finland, Arts, Food & Drink, Environmental Issues, Winter Sports, Other Activities, Right of Public Access, Gathering Berries & Mushrooms, Huts and Shelters, What to Bring, Where to Trek, Bringing Your Bicycle, Where to Cycle, Sled Safaris and Snowmobiling, Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing, Rowing, Canoeing & Rafting, Where to Row & Paddle, Fishing, Bird-Watching.
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