你找滴Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside in Finland, with the majority concentrated in the southern region. It is the eighth largest country in Europe in terms of area and the most sparsely populated country in the European Union. Finland is a parliamentary republic with a central government based in Helsinki and local governments. A total of about one million residents live in the Greater Helsinki area and a third of the country's GDP is produced there.Finland was a relative latecomer to industrialization, remaining a largely agrarian country until the 1950s. Thereafter, economic development was rapid. Finland built an extensive welfare state and balanced between the East and the West in global economics and politics. With the best educational system in Europe, Finland has recently ranked as one of the world's most peaceful, competitive and livable countries.这篇文采比较好，略长，就是生词多点Finland — IntroductionNowhere in Europe is there a destination of greater contrasts than Finland. Straddling central and northern Europe and the Arctic regions, its seasons and landscapes are as different as night and day, but it’s this that makes it all the more alluring.Finland is dotted with hundreds of thousands of lakes and islands carpeted with dense spruce forests. It’s this landscape that puts swimming, sailing, windsurfing and jet-skiing high on the agenda for any visitor.A nature-lover’s paradise, Finland is one of the few countries in Europe where you can view brown bears, wolves, elk and reindeer in the wild.In winter it hosts the greatest show on earth when the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights paints the sky in a Technic olor display of one of nature’s finest spectacles.It’s also at this time of year, during the season’s short days, that Lapland’s indigenous Sami people host visitors from across the world searching for Santa Claus, while others take to cross-country ski courses and ice-fishing.As the cloak of winter lifts, summer brings a very different Finland. The Midnight Sun covers the country in near perpetual daylight and Finns retire to lakeside summer cottages for relaxing days. Finns often refer to Lapland’s wilderness as a place of ‘strange magic’ during this time of the year. The light there is exceptional, and with long brilliant sunny days, even sleeping is less important as the dazzling daylight stretches late into the evening. Added to this, studies have shown that the cleanest air in Europe is to be found in northern Lapland, so it’s little wonder the Finns have abright outlook on life.The capital city of Helsinki has charm aplenty and is renowned for its cool attitude and great attractions. Take a boat ride to the impressive old island fortress of Suomenlinna or wander the famous Market Square for souvenirs and tasty local produce.The cultural center of Helsinki is Senate Square topped off by an outstanding statue of Russian Tsar Alexander II and surrounded by neo-classical architecture. It’s also the city’s cultural centre for festivals, art and concerts.Finnish towns and cities tend to be small making them easy to walk around. But in only a few minutes you can leave the hustle and bustle behind and arrive in the peace and quiet of the country’s wonderful wilderness.这篇也ok，就是时间可能不够Finland is in Northern Europe and has borders with Russia to the east, Norway to the north, and Sweden to the west. The country is a thoroughly modern welfare state with well-planned and comfortable small towns and cities, but still offers vast areas of unspoiled nature. Finland has approximately 188,000 lakes (about 10% of the country) and a similar number of islands. In the northernmost part of the country the Northern Lights can be seen in the winter and midnight sun in the summer. Finns also claim the mythical mountain of Korvatunturi as the home of Santa Claus, and a burgeoning tourist industry in Lapland caters to Santa fans. Despite living in one of the most technologically developed countries in the world, the Finns love to head to their summer cottages in the warmer months to enjoy all manner of relaxing pastimes including sauna, swimming, fishing and barbecuing. Today, Finland has a distinctive language and culture that marks it apart from the rest of Nordic Europe.这个篇幅差不多，句子没第一篇漂亮Finland is a Scandinavian country, and is the seventh largest country in Europe. Sweden is to the west, the tip of Norway is in the north, and there is a long, long border with Russia to the east. Estonia is to the south across a sea called the Gulf of Finland.Finland has a long history - the first people arrived there an amazing 10,000 years ago, just after the final Ice Age had ended. Almost two thirds of the country is made up of woods and forests, and much of the rest is water and lakes. Most towns and cities are built between the trees and the water, and many have amazing views of the surrounding countryside.Finland has similar weather to its nearest neighbours, Sweden and Norway. It is very cold in the winter, particularly in the north, but in the summer it is much warmer. In fact during the hot summer months while some in the south are enjoying the beach and swimming, their fellow Finns are still skiing in the north.Despite its reputation, Finland isn’t all mountains and forests. Off the southern coast of Finland there are over 30,000 islands: the seas around them are home to some fabulous marine animals such as dolphins and whales.Up in the north of Finland, Lapland is rumoured to be the home of Rudolph the Reindeer and Father Christmas! Whether this is true or not, Finns certainly love to celebrate. Find out how they have fun, and how they relax, in Hot and Cold.Finns are often thought of as being very shy, reserved and private people, but once you get to know them they are very warm-hearted and friendly. Finland is also a very safe country, which has very little crime. Learn more in our Life section.Last but not least, don’t forget to take a look at our Amazing Facts page.没电了要，就找这点啦，你自己顺一下哈~~困高类~bon courage~。