At Santa's

Finland

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July 30th 2006
In the words of Michael Palin Finland, Finland, Finland The place that I'd like to be, Pony trekking or camping, Or just watching TV, Finland Finland Finland, It's the country for me Very weird song!? I am here in the lovely Finland now. I caught up with Santa at his house and put in a good word for everyone. Also made it down to Helsinki and spent some time looking at the many lovely squares a ... read more

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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 f... ... read more