Finland was a province and then a grand duchy under Sweden from the 12th to the 19th centuries, and an autonomous grand duchy of Russia after 1809. It won its complete independence in 1917. These days, it's an awesome wonderland of amazing sights to see. Which place in Finland would you most like to visit on a whirlwind trip through the country?
During World War II, Finland was able to successfully defend its freedom and resist invasions by the Soviet Union - albeit with some loss of territory. In the subsequent half century, the Finns made a remarkable transformation from a farm/forest economy to a diversified modern industrial economy; per capita income is now among the highest in Western Europe. Which of these great sites in Finland would you most like to visit?
A member of the European Union since 1995, Finland was the only Nordic state to join the euro system at its initiation in January 1999. In the 21st century, the key features of Finland's modern welfare state are a high standard of education, equality promotion, and national social security system. Which of these great Finnish sites would you most like to visit?
Finland is a beautiful and down-to-earth country located in Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland, between Sweden and Russia. The terrain is mostly low, flat to rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills. The people are warm and inviting. Which of these great Finnish sites would you most like to see in person?
Various groups in Finland advocate restoration of Karelia and other areas ceded to the Soviet Union, but the Finnish Government asserts no territorial demands. the country remains one of the most successfully defiant self-protectors of World War II, and they do not seem to be planning to hand back any land anytime soon. Which parts of this valiant country would you most like to visit?
Industry is how we, as humans, make more marks on the environment around us than any other field of human endeavor. Around the world, you will find many amazing industrial phenomena that illustrate man's undying quest to produce bigger, stronger, faster and better versions of the nascent industry of our forefathers. Which of these amazing industrial locations would you most like to visit?
Quebec is Canada's only predominantly French-speaking province. As such, it is the focal point of all francophone culture in the country. If you want to feel like you've been to Europe without leaving ?North America, Quebec is the place you need to be. Which of these great French Canadian attractions would you most like to visit on your next travels to la belle provance?
Volcanoes are naturally occurring attraction destinations. These amazing mountains constructed by the constant outpouring of fiery magma are wonderful sites to behold, and if you're traveling near any volcanoes, you may want to update your itinerary to include a visit to some of these inspiring earth phenomena. Which of these great worldly volcanoes would you most like to see?
The entire island entered the EU on 1 May 2004, although the EU acquis - the body of common rights and obligations - applies only to the areas under the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot Government, and is suspended in the areas administered by Turkish Cypriots. However, individual Turkish Cypriots able to document their eligibility for Republic of Cyprus citizenship legally enjoy the same rights accorded to other citizens of European Union states. Which site in Cyprus would you most like to visit?
