Finland Raija Moisio Anu-Eveliina Muuri Janne Pirttiniemi Mirka Lehmussaari Kaisa Kulmala Presented by Jonna Salomaa Virroilla
Facts about Finland About 5,3 million people 15,7 inhabitants per square kilometre Bilingual: Finnish & Swedish Capital: Helsinki President: Tarja Halonen Currency: Euro Neighbouring countries
Economy The three major sectors of industries are manufacturing, service industries and building Export electrotechnical industry 24.7% metal products, machinery and transport equipment 33.7% wood and paper products 20.2% others 21.4%
Economy Internationally known companies NOKIA UPM Kymmene, StoraEnso Marimekko Finnair Suunto
Nature Over 187,000 lakes 338,000 square kilometres - 10% water - 69% forest
Climate Four Seasons -Winter -Spring -Summer -Autumn
Tampere Region The second biggest region in Finland Approx inhabitants 24 municipalities and 6 sub- regions City of Tampere with more than inhabitants is the biggest inland city in Finland and Nordic countries Both large companies and SMEs
The Upper Tampere Region Countryside atmosphere Peace of nature Cultural treasures
Virrat 115 kilometres from Tampere Ca inhabitants Area km² Over 300 lakes
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