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Everyday Life in Finland

 

Please click on the topics on the left menu to access more detailed information about everyday life in Finland.

You can find information about living and working in Finland in 12 languages by clicking on the images below.

 

 

Further reading:

Finland e-book: Insider tips from the land of midnight sun
Comprehensive glossary for everyday life (venda.suntuubi.com)
One-stop portal for Finnish public sector online services (suomi.fi)
Practical info for travellers (thisisfinland.fi)
Guide to Finnish Customs and Manners (finland.fi)

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