Finland gained independence in 1917 after a civil war between the Reds and Whites. In the Winter War of 1939-1940, Finland fought against a Soviet invasion but lost territory. After World War II, Finland had to make additional land concessions to the Soviet Union in peace treaties. Finland adopted Nordic policies like a strong welfare state and was the last Nordic country to join the EU in 1995. Today Finland is known for innovation, technology, and startups.
The document provides an overview of Finnish history from independence in 1917 to present day. It discusses Finland declaring independence from Russia in 1917 and the ensuing civil war between the Red Guards and White Guard. Finland then fought two wars against the Soviet Union, defending its independence in the Winter War of 1939-1940 and later invading the Soviet Union in the Continuation War. After World War 2, Finland experienced economic growth and expanded its welfare state. It joined the European Union in 1995 and today has one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world.
Finland gained independence in 1917 after a civil war between the Reds and Whites. In the Winter War of 1939-1940, Finland fought against a Soviet invasion but lost territory. After World War II, Finland had to make additional land concessions to the Soviet Union in peace treaties. Finland adopted Nordic policies like a strong welfare state and was the last Nordic country to join the EU in 1995. Today Finland is known for innovation, technology, and startups.
The document provides an overview of Finnish history from independence in 1917 to present day. It discusses Finland declaring independence from Russia in 1917 and the ensuing civil war between the Red Guards and White Guard. Finland then fought two wars against the Soviet Union, defending its independence in the Winter War of 1939-1940 and later invading the Soviet Union in the Continuation War. After World War 2, Finland experienced economic growth and expanded its welfare state. It joined the European Union in 1995 and today has one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world.
Turku is the sixth largest city in Finland, located on the Aura River. It was formerly the capital of Sweden until 1812, when the capital moved to Helsinki. Turku has a cathedral, several universities including the Swedish language Åbo Akademi University founded in 1918, and was home to the former castle of King Erik I. The city is bilingual with Swedish and Finnish as the main languages, along with other languages from communities including Vietnam and Somalia. Places of interest include the Turku Castle and old market hall.
Finnish mythology is based on nature worship and shamanic practices. It featured bears as important figures and spirits of the forest. Some elements of Finnish mythology have been revived in recent decades as part of the Neopaganism movement in Finland during the 20th century.
The document provides information about grocery shopping in Finnish, including common items found in Finnish grocery stores and their prices. It discusses the cost of coffees, which range from 3-4 euros each. It also describes popular Finnish grocery items like pulled oats, Karjalanpiirakka (Carelian pie), rye bread, mixed candies, and cinnamon rolls. Details are given for pulled oats, noting it is a plant-based protein made from Nordic oats and beans with a unique taste and high protein and nutrient content.
Turku is the sixth largest city in Finland, located on the Aura River. It was formerly the capital of Sweden until 1812, when the capital moved to Helsinki. Turku has a cathedral, several universities including the Swedish language Åbo Akademi University founded in 1918, and was home to the former castle of King Erik I. The city is bilingual with Swedish and Finnish as the main languages, along with other languages from communities including Vietnam and Somalia. Places of interest include the Turku Castle and old market hall.
Finnish mythology is based on nature worship and shamanic practices. It featured bears as important figures and spirits of the forest. Some elements of Finnish mythology have been revived in recent decades as part of the Neopaganism movement in Finland during the 20th century.
The document provides information about grocery shopping in Finnish, including common items found in Finnish grocery stores and their prices. It discusses the cost of coffees, which range from 3-4 euros each. It also describes popular Finnish grocery items like pulled oats, Karjalanpiirakka (Carelian pie), rye bread, mixed candies, and cinnamon rolls. Details are given for pulled oats, noting it is a plant-based protein made from Nordic oats and beans with a unique taste and high protein and nutrient content.
2. Ääntäminen
Ääntäminen
Mustan kissan paksut posket.
Vesihiisi sihisi hississä.
Ärrän kierrän ympäri orren,
ärrän pistän taskuun.
Reino löysi ruplan rahan
jyrkän penkereen reunalta.
Say faster and faster.
3. Ääntäminen
Appilan pappilan apupapin
papupata pankolla porisi.
Kokoa kokoon koko kokko.
MURTEET: Puhekieli
Minä Mie Mää Meikä Meitsi
Sinä Sie SääTeitsiTeikäläinen
Hän (se) Hää
Me Myö
TeTyö
He hyö
Mie rakastin sinnuu kun
Karjalaa. I loved you like
Carelia.