①Known as the happiest country, Finland lies on the east coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. It became independent in 1917. This Europe's most forested country has many national parks with mostly flat land and low hills, about 180,000 lakes and almost the same number of islands.
②The capital Helsinki is where most first-time visitors stay, for there are classical buildings everywhere. The central part of the city is the Helsinki Central Station, both impressive and historic with the excellent design. The station is used by about 200,000 passengers daily, making it Finland's most-visited building.
③In the northern part of Finland, lies Lapland, one of the best places on Earth to see the Northern Lights. Autumn, winter, and spring are the best times to see them. Besides, Father Christmas has an office in Lapland where he greets visitors all year round. Poronkaristys, the most typical food in Lapland, is a traditional dish with some meat and potatoes.
④Nature lovers will discover plenty to enjoy in Finland. National parks provide them with some amazing outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and skiing. And they can spend a lot of time having fun in a sauna(桑拿浴), which is many nature lovers' favourite. There's even a competition about spending time in one sauna.
⑤Finland is always thought to be one of the best places in the world to live, from its capital, Helsinki, to its great number of lakes and forests. Whether you' re looking for a holiday or a nature escape, Finland is sure to be a right place.
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