History of Finland

1800 - Population of Finland (Russian Empire) - 1,000,000

1895 - Finland
Finland, a country of Europe, forming a ? of the empire of Russia, whose sovereign is Grand Duke of Finland. It is bounded N. by Norway, W. by Sweden and the Gulf of Bothnia, S. by the Gulf of Finland; length, from N. to S., 650 miles; breadth, near the centre, only 112 miles, but towards the S., where it is greatest, 370 miles; area, 144,222 square miles. It includes a large part of Russian Lapland. The coast generally presents a face of bold and precipitous granite cliffs, and is lined by numberless small islands and rocks, which make the navigation extremely dangerous. The interior is a vast table-land, with an average height of from 400 to 600 feet above the sea. It is not, however, by any means a monotonous flat. The surface is much broken by hills and valleys, and occasionally rises into mountains, of which a chain at Maanselke, nearly 4000 feet high, is continued S., though with several interruptions, and terminates in lofty cliffs in the Gulf of Bothnia. Many of the heights... Read MORE...

1900 - Population of Finland - 2,655,900

1900 - FINLAND'S STAMPS VANISH - Amusing Method to Which the Stubborn Finns Have Resorted to Keep Them Current
Finland is no longer a member of the international postal union, as by an imperial Russian ukase the Finnish postage stamp is withdrawn from use, and the Russian postage stamp substituted. While the Finnish postage stamp until a few weeks ago had no value in the eyes of stamp collectors, it has now at one jump reached to the head of the list, and will probably be the most valuable in the stamp collector's albums. The Finns are of course furious against Russia for this additional demonstration of the Bear to blot their country off the map of the world.

But the Finns are by nature a stubborn people, and the method they adopted o still compel the Russian authorities to forward letters with the Finnish postage stamp is amusing. Their correspondence they inclosed in an oridinary envelope, on which they place the Finnish postage stamp in the usual corner. The envelope was then inclosed in a thin transparent envelope, plainly showing the Finnish stamp. The outside envelope was then... Read MORE...

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Finland:
1. Helsinki: Start your journey in the capital city. Explore the stunning architecture of Helsinki Cathedral, visit the historic Suomenlinna Fortress, and stroll along the picturesque waterfront at the Market Square. Don't forget to try some traditional Finnish dishes at local restaurants.

2. Lapland: For a magical winter experience, head to Lapland, the northernmost region of Finland. You can meet Santa Claus in Rovaniemi, go dog sledding, try snowmobiling, and witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights.

3. Finnish Lakeland: Explore the serene Finnish Lakeland region, dotted with thousands of lakes. Rent a cottage by the water, go fishing, kayaking, or simply enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.

4. Turku: Visit Finland's oldest city, Turku, and explore its rich history at the Turku Castle. Take a stroll along the Aura River and enjoy the vibrant nightlife.

5. Archipelago National Park: Discover the stunning Archipelago National Park, comprising thousands of islands.... Read MORE...