FINLAND IS KNOWN AS THE LAND OF A THOUSAND LAKES, BUT IT ACTUALLY HAS 

 even more: 187, 888 at the last count. The lakes are linked by a labyrinth of rivers, straits, canals, and 

 inland waterways, creating many opportunities for outdoor recreation. In summer the lakes are full of 

 boaters and swimmers, and in winter they are a mecca for skaters and skiers. 



Al most 40 percent of the eastern part of the country is covered with water and is known as the Lake 

 District or Lakeland. On the border with Russia, the Saimaa lakes, interconnecting waterways dotted 

 with lovely small towns, are a haven for vacationers drawn to their beauty and peaceful environment. 



This is the perfect place for 

 booking a lakeside cottage or 

 farm holiday, taking a cycling 

 tour, or hiking in the Linnansaan 

 and Kolovesi national parks. 

 Finland enjoys some of the most 

 unspoiled natural environment 

 in Europe, and it is on display 

 in these two parks. Linnansaari, 

 with over 130 islands and 

 many lakes, is a typical Finnish 

 landscape. Kolovesi National 

 Park conserves the ecosystems 

 of the inland archipelago of the 

 Saimaa lakes and forests. Both 

 parks protect the habitat of the 

 Saimaa ringed seal. The Turku 

 Region, in southwest Finland, 

 is where the recorded history 

 of Finland begins. Turku is not 

 only Finland's oldest city but 

 also its first capital. The Turku 

 archipelago, in the Baltic Sea, 

 was created by the Ice Age and 

 is characterized by rocky islets, 

 forested islands, and open sea. 



Here one can enjoy a 1000 lakes 



and a 1001 fish delicacies. 



discover FINTASTIC variety 



For sheer variety and choice, nothing compares to a visit to Finland. Where else can you 

 fish on a lake, with or without ice, and then sit back and savor the unique cuisine of 

 Helsinki's 900 restaurants, with or without a jacket and tie? So come on over and let 

 Finland pamper you with the very best of both worlds. 



For additional information about travel to Finland, 

 please contact us at: 212-885-9700, 

 email: contact.usa@visitfinland.com 



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