Finland

=__**Finland**__= By:Toby, Katie, Ashley

=Currency!= The currency in Finland is a Euro. The ratio for Euro to the U.S. Dollar is 1 Euro to 1.31 U.S. Dollars.

Sites To See! __Natural Attraction__: The Northern lights are at their most frequent during late autumn and winter, as well as in early spring. There are many activities to indulge in under the northern lights, including long cross-country trekking, dog sledding, as well as guided snowmobile tours. Be patient waiting for the lights because they may be hard to find. __Museum:__ A museum to see in Finland is the military museum.This museum is the national museum of military history.You could go there to view objects from the Finnish military you can also see multiple exhibits from wars.This museum is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 am to 5 pm. Its also open Friday through Sunday from 11am til 4pm.To enter this amazing place for adults your entrance fee is 300 rubles an for your children is 150 rubles.
 * Doll and Toy Museum**: This is a museum of toys and dolls from over a long time.If you were to visit this museum you would be able to view a large variety of toys and dolls this means you could go an see how are toys and dolls have changed over time . This museum is open all week . When they are open its from 10am through to 5pm.

__Historical Site:__ Suomenlinna Fortress Suomenlinna Fortress is an old sea fortress.When Finland gained their independence Suomenlinna Fortress was used as an artillery base. It was also taken over by Russia Many People may wish to see this site if they are interested in war. If you do go to the Suomenlinna Fortress you will want to allow 2 to 4 hours in the summer and in the winter you will want to allow 1 to 2 hours for the visit.




 * Linnanmaki**: This is a amusement park great place for family fun.This amusement park has an enormous selection of fun rides. One of the most popular rides there is their 50 year old wooden roller coaster.They are open May through August only, but when they are open its everyday from 12am to 10pm.

=Weather and climate:= Finland's weather is not as cold as many think - the Finnish average temperatures are higher than that of other regions in the same latitudes. The temperature is raised mainly by warm airflows from the Atlantic, and also by the Baltic Sea. The weather in Finland is variable and can change very quickly. When there are winds from the west, the weather is generally warm and clear in most part of Finland. Finland is located in the zone where tropical and polar air masses meet, so the Finnish weather tends to change [[image:worldgeographyprojectspring2012/lo0;p[.gif width="316" height="252" align="right" caption="Average weather in Finland"]]quickly, especially in the winter months. Finland's winters are long and cold. Especially in northern parts of Finland you can find snow on the ground for 90 - 120 days each year. The mildest weather in winter is found in southwestern Finland amongst the countless islands in the Baltic Sea. The summer offers great weather in Finland. In the Finnish South and central Finland, summer weather is mild and warm.

=Flights to Finland:= Los angeles- 14 hours 50 min. multiple airlines $5,181 Chicago- 12 hours 30 min. British airways $3,800 New York- 8 hours 10min. Finnair $4,310

=**Lodges**:=
 * 1) **HellstenHelsinki Parliment**
 * found in Helsinki,Finland
 * the cost per night is $104-$217
 * you can contact them at 1-866-599-6674

2.**Hotel Haven**
 * found in Helsinki,Finland
 * cost $215 a night
 * you can contact them at 1-866-272-4856

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