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Moving To Finland? 10 Mistakes To Avoid
The Nordic nation of Finland is the eighth largest country in Europe in terms of area, but also the most sparsely populated member of the European Union. Finland’s capital city, Helsinki, is a modern destination that remains rooted in its cultural history.…
Learning To Laugh In Finland: How To Appreciate The Finnish Sense Of Humour
When it comes to getting used to a new culture, humor is one of the trickiest things to figure out. You can explain customs and beliefs, but humor is hard to explain. Finland is a Nordic country in the north of Europe,…
Finland – Top Five Expat Blogs
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Finland and some of the bloggers who write about living there.…
Ten Basic Phrases In Finnish For Expats Moving To Finland
Finland, the fifth largest country in Europe, is a place of spectacular beauty. Almost 68 percent of its area is covered in forests and there are nearly 187,000 lakes located across the country. Apart from the incredible natural beauty, there are other…
Dealing With Culture Shock In Finland – Some Advice For New Expats
Finland is a treasure trove of unspoilt natural beauty, with its many forests and lakes. To the far north, you have the white nights, about ten weeks of summer throughout which the sun doesn’t set. In winter, this turns into about eight…