Finland

General Information

General Information for travelers going to Finland Population: 5.2 million Area: 338,000 square km, 338,000 square miles. Language(s): Finnish, Swedish, English widely spoken Capital City: Helsinki Major Cities: Espoo, Tampere, Turku. Local Time: From 28 Mar 04 to 31 Oct 04 GMT +3, From 31 Oct 04 to 27 Mar 05 GMT +2 Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents) Notes: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 Coins: EUR: 1, 2. Cents: 5, 10, 20...

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Passport, Visa, Embassy

Passport & Visa Info The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate. Passports Required, but NOT by the following: 1) Holders of National Identity Cards issued to nationals of...

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Health risks

Finland is a highly developed democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available CRIME: Finland has a low rate of crime. MEDICAL FACILITIES Medical facilities are widely available for emergency services. The public hospital system and many private hospitals honor foreign credit cards. Arthropod borne diseases: None Water- or food borne diseases:...

Weather

Climate: In the south and central areas summers are warm and light. Mean temperatures range from 16-24°C and can reach as high as 30°C. Rainfall in summer is not very heavy and falls as snow in winter. In the north snow cover is between mid Oct-late Apr or mid May, however, temperatures during the summer can become as high as in the south. spacer Clothing: Medium or...