Finland is a Nordic country situated between the West and the East and offering the best of both traditions. In Finland you'll find pure and varied nature with lots of exciting and relaxing activities. The vibrant culture provides a great variety of events and tours suited for different tastes. Finland's congress, conference and incentive travel services are also internationally acclaimed. The population is merely 5,171,000 and in towns or urban areas live 65% of Finns. Finland is an independent republic since December 6, 1917. Parliament consists of one chamber with 200 members chosen for four years by direct and proportional election. Finland offers a lot of space, innumerate happenings both in urban settings and in nature, warmhearted people and fresh, pure and invigorating air all year round.

Helsinki is the largest city in Finland, with over 500,000 inhabitants. The Helsinki region has a population of 1.2 million. Helsinki is the centre of government, business, culture and science in Finland. The University of Helsinki had 36,822 students working on degrees at the end of 2000. This is enough to populate a good-sized town in Finland.

The main reasons for choosing Finland as a destination are its reputation as a country of high technology and standard of living, culture, nature, way of living and language. (see more att http://www.cimo.fi/oppaat/Try_Finland_2.pdf).

The Nordpraktik programme in Finland is offering a possibility to gain a wide knowledge of many brances. The training period starts with a general introduction of Finland and Finnish society. While training there is once a week a get together with all the trainees. These weekly meetings include for example culture, events, visits varying by the season and the time. The hostcompany shall cooperate tightly with the Nordpraktik coordinator to let you enjoy your staying as perfectly as possible.

Tervetuloa Suomeen! Welcome to Finland!

Good sites to visit:

www.mek.fi - Finnish Tourist Board
www.vn.fi - Finnish Government
www.helsinki.fi - City of Helsinki and University of Helsinki
www.tt.fi - The Confederation of Finnish Industry and Employers
www.eduskunta.fi - Parliament of Finland
www.cimo.fi - Centre for International Mobility