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Practical information Finland
Area : 130558 sq.mi - Population 5276571 hab.
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Weather
- Helsinki 21°C 19°C 20°C 19°C
- Tampere 22°C 19°C 22°C 20°C
- Oulu 15°C 14°C 16°C 12°C
- Kuopio 20°C 18°C 19°C 21°C
- Pori 22°C 19°C 22°C 19°C
- Ivalo 19°C 14°C 21°C 13°C
- Kemi Tornio 17°C 15°C 15°C 13°C
- Joensuu 19°C 18°C 17°C 21°C
- Jyvaskyla 22°C 18°C 21°C 21°C
- Mariehamn 13°C 9°C 14°C 16°C
- Enontekio 15°C 15°C 22°C 11°C
- Turku 21°C 19°C 21°C 19°C
- Kittila 21°C 18°C 23°C 14°C
- Rovaniemi 20°C 16°C 20°C 13°C
- Kuusamo 18°C 13°C 19°C 16°C
- Kajaani 21°C 17°C 20°C 18°C
- Kokkola Pietarsaari 18°C 15°C 17°C 15°C
- Vaasa 17°C 16°C 18°C 16°C
- Kauhava 22°C 18°C 21°C 18°C
Practical information Finland
Area
130558 sq.mi
Flights
London-Helsinki: 3 hrs 30 mins. Distance from the United Kingdom: 1,133 miles.
Jet Lag
Population
5276571 hab.
Airports
There are 12 miles between Helsinki's airport and the centre of town. Plan 30 minutes to get to the north of the town by bus and 15 minutes by taxi.
Security
Be cautious on the road as there are many moose and deer. They regularly cross roads, alone or in herds, especially in the north. A car accident with an animal whose weight sometimes reaches 1,300 pounds can bring about more than the crushing of sheet metal. Drivers are required to keep on their low beam lights day and night. In case of an accident with a deer, it is necessary to inform the police so that the owner can be compensated.
Emergency phone number: 112
Emergency phone number: 112
Languages
National languages: Finn (93% of the population), Swedish (6% of the population) and Sami (about 1,700 people). International languages: English and German.
Requirements
A valid passport or identity card is required for European Union citizens. If you wish to stay longer than 6 months, you will have to go and register at the country's authority department.
Religion
89% are Lutheran-Evangelical, 1% Orthodox Catholic, 6,500 Roman Catholic and 9% are Atheists.
Currency
The Euro. Most international credit cards are accepted (American Express, Visa, Eurocard, etc.). ATM machines are located near the banks. Bank opening hours: 9:30am to 4:00pm, closed on Saturdays.
Local transportation
By train: the railroad network covers more than 3,700 miles.
By bus: many bus lines go around the country.
By plane: Finland has no less than 20 airports, all of them served by Finnair, the national airline company.
By boat: steamboats and speedboats navigate around cities during the summer, in the lake region and on the coast.
By car: of the 47,000 miles of road network, 27,000 miles are well surfaced, but some back roads become impracticable in the north between November and March. The use of snow tires is required all winter long. For car rentals, the age varies between 19 and 25 years old, with one year of driving experience. Petrol stations are far apart from each other: 30 miles apart in the south and 60 miles apart in the north. A piece of good news: there is no toll!
By taxi: taxis are recognisable by their yellow sign ?taksi', turned on when free.
By bus: many bus lines go around the country.
By plane: Finland has no less than 20 airports, all of them served by Finnair, the national airline company.
By boat: steamboats and speedboats navigate around cities during the summer, in the lake region and on the coast.
By car: of the 47,000 miles of road network, 27,000 miles are well surfaced, but some back roads become impracticable in the north between November and March. The use of snow tires is required all winter long. For car rentals, the age varies between 19 and 25 years old, with one year of driving experience. Petrol stations are far apart from each other: 30 miles apart in the south and 60 miles apart in the north. A piece of good news: there is no toll!
By taxi: taxis are recognisable by their yellow sign ?taksi', turned on when free.
Health
No vaccination is required.
In case of an emergency, big cities always have a pharmacy that is open all night long. Pharmacy of Helsinki (tel: 41780101) is open every day, from 7.00am to 12.00am.
Think about getting a European health insurance card. It is a personal card, valid for one year and works in all the European Union countries.
The centre and the north of the country are infested by mosquitoes in the summer (June, July, August). Thus, it is recommended to protect yourself by wearing long sleeved clothes and by using mosquito nets as well as repellent products.
Useful numbers:
Emergencies and ambulance service: 112 (free call).
Doctor services: 100.23 (24/7).
Helsinki University Hospital Centre: 4711 (24/7).
Emergency services: Helsinki (Töölö Hospital): 4718 7351
In case of an emergency, big cities always have a pharmacy that is open all night long. Pharmacy of Helsinki (tel: 41780101) is open every day, from 7.00am to 12.00am.
Think about getting a European health insurance card. It is a personal card, valid for one year and works in all the European Union countries.
The centre and the north of the country are infested by mosquitoes in the summer (June, July, August). Thus, it is recommended to protect yourself by wearing long sleeved clothes and by using mosquito nets as well as repellent products.
Useful numbers:
Emergencies and ambulance service: 112 (free call).
Doctor services: 100.23 (24/7).
Helsinki University Hospital Centre: 4711 (24/7).
Emergency services: Helsinki (Töölö Hospital): 4718 7351
Electricity
Voltage is 220 V.
Flood of tourists
Taxes and tips
In restaurants, service is included in the bill. Only porters and cloakroom staff generally get tipped.
Telephone
From the UK: 00 (international) + 358 (code of Finland) + area coded without the first 0 (9 for Helsinki) + personal number you wish to call.
From Finland to UK: 00 (international) + 44 + personal number you wish to call, without the first 0.
From Finland to UK: 00 (international) + 44 + personal number you wish to call, without the first 0.
Customer Service:
00 33 (0)8 99 700 207
(£1.35 the call and £0.34 per minute thereafter)
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