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Photo 1 of 33Helsinki at night. The Finnish capital will host the 16th OSCE Ministerial Council on 4-5 December 2008. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland) -
Photo 2 of 33Lapland is one of the six provinces of Finland. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland) -
Photo 3 of 33Oulanka National Park is an area of great natural beauty in Oulu and Lapland provinces, Finland. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland) -
Photo 4 of 33Icebreakers are powerful ships designed to navigate in the ice-covered northern waters. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland) -
Photo 5 of 33The warm summer days in Finland offer an ideal opportunity to explore the country's natural beauty. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland) -
Photo 6 of 33The aurora borealis is visible at night in northern latitudes such as Finland. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland) -
Photo 7 of 33Finland holds the OSCE Chairmanship in 2008. Pictured: Finlandia Hall in Helsinki. -
Photo 8 of 33A beautiful sailing ship and a huge passenger ferry dominate the skyline in Helsinki's harbour. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 9 of 33Santa Claus or "joulupukki" is probably Finland's most well-known fairy-tale character. Legend has it that Santa and his team of elves live and work on "Korvatunturi" or Ear Mountain in Finnish Lapland. (Finnish Tourist Board/Pekka Luukkola) -
Photo 10 of 33The Helsinki Cathedral, designed by Carl Ludvig Engel, was built in the 19th century and is unquestionably one of the national treasures of Finland. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 11 of 33In autumn, the whole of Lapland turns into a magnificent show of colours and visitors from all around the world travel to Finland to admire the spectacular scenery. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 12 of 33Fishermen sell their catch directly from their boats at the Helsinki Market Square (Finnish Tourist Board/Kalle Kataila) -
Photo 13 of 33Beautiful marshlands and riverside meadows in the north of Finland are home to a diverse and abundant fauna and flora. (Finnish Tourist Board/Jorma Luhta) -
Photo 14 of 33The Sibelius Monument, created by sculptor Eila Hiltunen, is a memorial to the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 15 of 33The Port of Helsinki, located close to the city centre, serves as a transit port for passengers heading to Sweden or Estonia. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 16 of 33In winter, icebreakers open routes for Finnish merchant ships and in the summer, they are rented for other tasks, for example, to assist in the arctic oil fields. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 17 of 33Finnish rail offers InterCity and express trains country-wide and uses trains such as the "Pendolino", adapted to the cold climatic conditions. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 18 of 33Winter conditions pose great demands on merchant ships and in turn, on maritime nature. All the Baltic Sea States need to co-operate closely to protect the environment. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 19 of 33Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, can be seen on winter evenings in Finnish Lapland. The auroral displays can also be seen in the southern parts of Finland, but occur less frequently. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 20 of 33As a result of global warming, people now engage in traditional winter sports only a few times a year in the southern parts of Finland. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 21 of 33Finnish citizens enjoy public right of access and are free to go and pick berries and mushrooms and wander in the beautiful countryside. (Finnish Tourist Board/Merja Otronen) -
Photo 22 of 33Hikers in Finland's great outdoors are able to enjoy an abundance of unspoilt surroundings and pristine rivers and lakes. Water legislation ensures that the water in Finland's lakes is suitable for drinking. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 23 of 33The Nokia Head Office, Espoo, Finland. Nokia is one of Finland's most innovative and successful companies. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 24 of 33The number of snowmobiles is growing year after year in northern Finland. Snowmobiles are a useful means of transport for reindeer herders, professional fishermen, game wardens and for many leisure activities. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 25 of 33Finland's unspoilt forests and beautiful countryside are a draw-card for hikers and nature lovers alike. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 26 of 33A snowboarder in Ylläs, Kolari, enjoys the slopes of one the most popular ski resorts in Finnish Lapland. (Finnish Tourist Board/Pekka Antikainen) -
Photo 27 of 33Reindeer and their herdsman in Savukoski, Eastern Lapland. Reindeer husbandry, a traditional source of income, is still a way of life in this region. (Finnish Tourist Board/Antti Saraja) -
Photo 28 of 33The pristine lakes and rivers of central and eastern Finland are ideal for canoeists and fishermen. The cleanliness of the environment is taken care of through well-implemented efficient water legislation. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 29 of 33Ahvenanmaa, also known as the Åland Islands, is an archipelago in southwestern Finland. (Finnish Tourist Board/Pekka Luukkola) -
Photo 30 of 33The Port of Helsinki, located close to the city centre, serves as a transit port for passengers heading to Sweden or Estonia. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 31 of 33Information technology makes it possible to work in a pleasant environment and without traffic jams. (Finnish Tourist Board/Kari Nieminen) -
Photo 32 of 33Berry picking is an autumn hobby for many Finns and can also be a source of income. An estimated 50 million kilos of forest berries are picked annually, a third of which are sold. (Finnish Tourist Board) -
Photo 33 of 33Finlandia Hall, designed by architect Alvar Aalto, was the venue for the first Conference for Security and Co-operation in Europe. (Finnish Tourist Board)
