Scenic areas
How many different scenic areas are there in Finland?
six
What is the Finnish flag like?
How many neighbouring countries does Finland have?
four
It brings warm air to Finland.
Why is Helsinki a special city in Finland?
It is the capital city.
Name six big cities in Finland!
for example: Vantaa, Helsinki, Espoo, Turku, Tampere, Rovaniemi, Oulu, Kemi, Lahti, Lappeenranta...
What is the national animal of Finland?
The brown bear.
Which country is the South neighbour?
Estonia
What formed the big and smooth rocks around the country?
The Ice Age.
In which scenic area do we find Helsinki?
in Southern Finland (Etelä-Suomi)
In which scenic area are there a lot of floods during spring time?
In Ostrobothnia (Pohjanmaa)
Who is the current president of Finland?
Sauli Niinistö
Which country is our neighbour only in the North?
Norway
What is the Gulf stream?
It is an ocean current.
True or false? Most of the people in Finland live in the North part of the country?
False
There are fewer and shorter trees here than in other parts of Finland.
In Lapland (Lappi)
What is the currency of Finland?
Euros
Which country is our West neighbour?
Sweden
How did the big boulders end up in the middle of a field or a forest?
The melting ice moved them along and when the ice completely melted they were left there.
Name at least 3 famous sights of Helsinki.
for example: Oodi, the Cathedral of Helsinki, Linnanmäki, Suomenlinna...
There are a lot of hills here covered by trees.
The Northern Fells of Finland (Vaara-Suomi)
What is the Finnish crest like?
It is red with a yellow lion in it and swards.
Which country is our East neighbour?
Russia
What would happen to Finland if the Gulf stream stops moving around the Earth?
It would be very cold in Finland non-stop.
What other cities do belong to the capital region other than Helsinki?
Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen