All About Finland by Yako

Mammals of Finland by Lucia Moreno

lucimar0205 — 2015-04-03 09:12:43 UTC

There are over 90 species of mammals found in Finland and the surrounding oceans. Some were introduced from other countries in Europe, as well as other continents, such as Asia and North America. Rodents and shrews are most common in Finland.

Rodents

There are close to 30 species of rodentsliving throughout Finland. These include the widespread Muridae, such as the house mouse, brown rat and wood mouse which live , such as the house mouse, brown rat and wood mouse which live in Scandinavia. Some were introduced there, and they include the muskrat and nutria among others.

Lagomorphs

There are 3 species of rabbits and haresfound in Finland. The common rabbit spread there from central Europe. It is now found in practically all of Europe. The other two species are hares.

Insectivores

There are 10 species of insectivores living in Finland. Eight of the ten are shrews, from the common shrew to the Eurasian water shrew. Shrews are very common in the forests of Finland. A species of mole and one of hedgehog are the remaining insectivores.

Bats

About 13 kinds of bats live in Finland.

Carnivores

Around 15 species of carnivore are found in Finland. Many of the larger carnivores were or are still in danger of dying out. Other than Russia and some other eastern European countries, Finland is the last stronghold for gray wovels in Europe.

Pinnipeds

Pinnipeds includes all the seals, sea lions, and the walrus. Four pinnipeds are native to Finland year round (most living on the northern coast), but other species, such as the walrus, may migrate there during certain times of the year. The Saimaa ringed seal is a subspecies of ringed seal native exclusively to Finland and is a famous animal there, though it is also one of the most endangered seal subspecies in the world.

Artiodactyls

The order of Artiodactyl includes all even-hooved mammals. There are about 10 species that can be found in Finland. Many species have been either introduced or reintroduced there.

Ceteceans

This order includes all the whales, tootheds, and dolphins of the different waters. Since they live in the ocean and travel a lot, it is hard to tell exactly how many species there are. There are probably about 8, most which live in the Artic Ocean, off Finland's northern coast.

Flora of Finland by Lucia Moreno

lucimar0205 — 2015-04-03 09:38:52 UTC

Much of Finland is dominated by conifers, but in the extreme south there is a zone of deciduous trees comprising mainly birch, hazel, aspen, maple, elm, linden, and alder. The conifers are mainly pine and spruce. Pine extends to the extreme north, where it can be found among the dwarf arctic birch and pygmy willow. Lichens become increasingly common and varied in kind toward the north. In autumn the woods are rich in edible fungi. More than 1,000 species of flowering plants have been recorded. The sphagnum swamps, which are widespread in the northern tundra

World Championship Launch Mobile by Nerea Vallejo Tapiador

nereavallejo21 — 2015-04-06 14:47:32 UTC

It is celebrated on 22 August Punkaharju in southeast Finland for 9 years . They say it's the only sport that allows you to fall back from the frustrations caused by these modern devices . Although it takes place in the land of Nokia, the organizers accept all kinds of brands and approved models , and also has the "advantage" that no anti- doping controls are carried out .

World Championship Launch Mobile , by Nerea Vallejo Tapiador

nereavallejo21 — 2015-04-06 14:50:33 UTC

it is celebrated on 22 August Punkaharju in southeast Finland for 9 years . They say it's the only sport that allows you to fall back from the frustrations caused by these modern devices . Although it takes place in the land of Nokia, the organizers accept all kinds of brands and approved models , and also has the advantage that no anti- doping controls are carried out .

Launch of a boot , by Nerea Vallejo Tapiador

nereavallejo21 — 2015-04-06 14:52:53 UTC

Dozer Day , by Nerea Vallejo Tapiador

nereavallejo21 — 2015-04-06 14:54:25 UTC

Traditionally, July 27, the last person in the family is thrown up a river or the sea.

World Cup-Marsh , by Nerea Vallejo Tapiador

nereavallejo21 — 2015-04-06 14:56:21 UTC

Further north, in Hyrynsalmi in July. A particular version of football that is played in a quagmire. In the last issue involved 300 teams from several countries, including Norway, Russia, Germany, the Netherlands and even Spain.

Load Wives World Championship , by Nerea Vallejo Tapiador

nereavallejo21 — 2015-04-06 14:58:59 UTC

It takes place in a small town in the Midwest: Sonkajärvi. It is a race in which men should go in the shortest possible time a track of 253 meters long saving several obstacles, including a swimming pool of a meter deep but must be loaded on the shoulders throughout the journey of a woman (older than 17 years and more than 49 kg)

Air Guitar World Championships , by Nerea Vallejo Tapiador

nereavallejo21 — 2015-04-06 15:01:26 UTC

This art of the guitar in the air, pretending that an invisible guitar is played like a rock star it were, began 14 years ago as a local summer festival in the city of Oulu (north of Finland) and ended up being a festival national level.

World Championships saunas , by Nerea Vallejo Tapiador

nereavallejo21 — 2015-04-06 15:03:42 UTC

In Heinola August 7-8. Test to see who supports longer in the heat and humidity of the traditional Finnish sauna heating increasingly reaching about 110 degrees C.

Typical food by Alejandra Sanchez

alejandra_sanchezreina — 2015-04-07 17:25:31 UTC

It is cook in the oven and sirv with the crispy crust