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@thisisFINLAND
Stories of #Finland and its people – astonishing nature, inspirational arts and design, buzzing business, strange customs: we'll tell you all you need to know!
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http://finland.fi 02-06-2009 06:37:36
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C is for Coffee (obviously). Finns are the world’s biggest coffee drinkers. An average Finn consumes about 160 liters of coffee a year! ☕ #alphabetsofarki
B is for Beer. Did you know the first Nordic brewery was opened in Finland in 1819? The now 200-year-old Sinebrychoff brewery is the third oldest business in Finland. #alphabetsofarki
His success took him abroad, but Tom of Finland's true hometown was always Helsinki. To mark #TomofFinlandDay , take a look at some of his favourite spots around the Finnish capital. 🔎
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NO RULES! ⚡ Finland's very own Windows95man is through to the #Eurovision grand final next Saturday.
A tell-tale sign of summer is the sight of urban cows in Finland being let out to pasture! University of Helsinki's Viikki research farm, home to these happy residents, is located only 8 kilometers away from the city center. Coming to see the cows frolic is a spring tradition for many!
Today is #WorldPressFreedomDay 📰 While Nordics fare well in the World Press Freedom Index, press freedom around the world is being threatened. That is why people need up-to-date media skills and Finland's experience in teaching media literacy could help.
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