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We have included some sightseeing tours in the conference programme. But if you are staying in Finland for some extra days or are just interested, please have a look at the following. |
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About Finland
Finland is one of the Nordic Countries. Situated in the far north-east of Europe, it is the most northern country in Europe after Iceland. Finland is the sixth largest country in Europe and has some 190 000 lakes. Since 1917 Finland has been an independent republic with two official languages, Finnish and Swedish. Population is 5 million and the average density is 16 people to the square kilometer. Climate in Finland is pleasantly warm in summer and a light summer night is an expression to remember. In northern Finland the sun is continuously above the horizon for more than two months. Even further south, the nights do not get really dark, the days being separated by a couple of hours of twilight
If you really want to know Finland, have a look at the following web pages:
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About Tampere
Tampere is the biggest inland city in Scandinavia and the third largest city in Finland with 200 000 habitants. It was founded on 1779 on the banks of the Tammerkoski Rapids which has provided the industry an important power source. In the 19th century it was the most highly industrialized locality in Finland. One interesting fact is that the Finlayson cotton mill boasted the largest steam engine and the first electric light bulb in the Nordic countries.
If you want to know more, have a look at the following sites:
Tampere is also known for its many educational facilities. There are two universities, Tampere University and Tampere University of Technology. There are polytechnic schools and colleges, music schools and handcrafts schools and more.
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Travelling in Finland
Tampere is situated in a place where it is easy to start your travel. It is a hub for trains and busses - you can get anywhere from here.
Have a look at VisitFinland.com, where you'll find all sorts of things related to Finland.
If you are going to travel around Finland then the next sites will also come in handy:
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