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芬兰Finland 英文介绍 If you want to Get off the beaten track of traditional European tourist attractions You need to hide You want to do something that your friends haven’t done You’re bored of crowded places You want to see Santa You want to experience clean nature (while the world still has it) You like to have fun in the snow About Finland Finland is a land of interesting contrasts, such as the four seasons, the Midnight Sun and the winter darkness, urban and rural, East and West. As you look out from the plane, the first impression you may have is that there are a lot of trees… an endless carpet of forest, with many lakes and small towns in between. It’s kind of a surprise when you land in Helsinki to find that the airport is so modern and efficient. Not a polar bear in sight. It’s truly amazing how uniquely exotic异国的 each season can be. Four times a year, nature changes its uniform completely – colour, light, temperature, sounds and smells. Everything changes in a way that happens nowhere else. The Finns are also considered to be cool – a bit quiet and reserved. However, they are actually warm, friendly, hospitable and especially honest people once you get to know them and we encourage you to do just that. Finland at a glance SANTA CLAUS Everyone knows that Santa – the one and only – comes from Finland. Although the exact location of his private retreat in Korvatunturi, Lapland, is unknown, his official hometown is Rovaniemi, where he greets visitors all year round. NATIONAL PARKS There are 37 national parks in Finland, covering a total surface area of 8,150 square kilometres. In Europe’s most forested country – about 70% of Finland is covered with trees – with tens of thousands of lakes and beautiful archipelago, national parks provide some of the most amazing opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, canoeing and skiing. SKI RESORTS There are around 75 ski resorts in Finland, most of them small spots near cities and villages. The big ones, howe