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2 days ago · Finland. A part of Sweden from the 12th century until 1809, Finland was then a Russian grand duchy until, following the Russian Revolution, the Finns declared independence on December 6, 1917.
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Finland - Justice, Law, Courts: The Finnish judiciary is...
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2 days ago · The Finnish Civil War was a civil war in Finland in 1918 fought for the leadership and control of the country between White Finland and the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic (Red Finland) during the country's transition from a grand duchy ruled by the Russian Empire to a fully independent state.
1 day ago · In 1809, when Finland became a Grand Duchy of Finland, Tampere still had less than a thousand inhabitants. The Renaissance Revival Raatihuone , 1890; the Red Declaration was read from its balcony in 1905. The old Tampella factory in Tampere
1 day ago · Turku has a long history as Finland's largest city and occasionally as the administrative center of the country, but for the last two hundred years has been surpassed by Helsinki. The city's identity stems from its status as the oldest city in Finland and the country's first capital.
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2 days ago · Finland is known for many things - its forests, its saunas, its interior, but also for its rich history and cultural heritage. Too often, too, many of us have been exposed to the assumption that history is nothing but dust and repetition. However, when you visit Finnish museums, you can clearly see that history is not just a timeline measured in one yardstick. It...
2 days ago · Finland in depth country profile. Unique hard to find content on Finland. Includes customs, culture, history, geography, economy current events, photos, video, and more.
1 day ago · Estonia has been dominated by foreign powers through much of its history. In 1940 it was forcibly incorporated into the U.S.S.R. as one of its constituent republics. Estonia remained a Soviet republic until 1991, when, along with the other Baltic states, it declared its independence. The Soviet Union recognized independence for Estonia and the ...
