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Finland was a province and then a grand duchy under Sweden from the 12th to the 19th centuries and an autonomous grand duchy of Russia after 1809. It won its complete independence in 1917. During World War II, it was able to successfully defend its ... [read more]
Finland was a province and then a grand duchy under Sweden from the 12th to the 19th centuries and an autonomous grand duchy of Russia after 1809. It won its complete independence in 1917. During World War II, it was able to successfully defend its ... [read more] Blog: Finland: Santa Claus calling
Date: December 8th 2008
I will be honest with my ignorance. I knew nothing about Finland except of course that the country is the birthplace of Santa Claus. I had 12 days available with me and an option - should I tour just Finland or like most of the tourists package Finland with other Scandinavian countries - Denmark, Sweden & Norway. My bet was on Finland. And looking back, I have no regrets. Welcome to land of tho ... read more
Date: December 8th 2008
I will be honest with my ignorance. I knew nothing about Finland except of course that the country is the birthplace of Santa Claus. I had 12 days available with me and an option - should I tour just Finland or like most of the tourists package Finland with other Scandinavian countries - Denmark, Sweden & Norway. My bet was on Finland. And looking back, I have no regrets. Welcome to land of tho ... read more
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