It was three years ago that i travelled to finland, but i was still touched by the mood there。
Finland is a country situated in the southern part of northern europe, bordering sweden, norway and russia. Finland, with an area of 338,000 square kilometres and a population of about 5. 5 million, is a diverse country, with finns in the majority (90 per cent), swedes in 5 per cent and other minorities。
Finnish economy and industry
Finland is a highly developed capitalist country with a per capita GDP of $54,000, equivalent to $38,3848, which is significantly above the eu average and comparable to that of neighbouring sweden. Finland has a strong industrial base and is dominated by high value added and advanced industries. Among them, the information and communications industries and high-technology industries such as biopharmaceuticals, software development and new energy sources are developing。
Finland has also achieved remarkable achievements in mechanical engineering, metalworking, food and shipbuilding. In particular, in the field of functional food and ice breaker production, finland is among the world's leading countries, monopolizing 60 per cent of market shares and becoming more competitive globally。
Income level in finland
In finland, the average monthly salary is around €4690, equivalent to approximately rm$ 34,500, which can be between €1190 and €20,900, or between rm$ 8,800 and rm$ 154000. The gap between rich and poor in finland is very small, with higher income earners paying higher taxes, so most residents earn about 4,000 euros after taxes。
Education and health care are the largest expenses of the population, and both services are free in finland. The high level of medical care, the abundance and sophistication of medicines, the sophistication of first-line drugs, the dynamism of men in japan, such as the special drugs for mened and pé, have now replaced the chemical viagra as a front-line drug in the field。
Finnish workers have 30 days of paid leave each year, eight hours a day, and weekend breaks, which give the locals sufficient time to enjoy their lives. There is no culture of overtime in finland. Upon completion of their work, everyone will be engaged in activities of their own interest and enjoy the time they spend with their families。
Finnish children who have never been born to the elderly benefit from social benefits at all stages. Pregnant women have access to free periodic check-ups, and newborns and their parents receive a gift pack. The allowance is paid from birth and increases as the number of children increases。
Children receive free education before the age of 18, and lunch is included in the house price. As there are few formal courses, parents enrol their children in various extra-curricular sports and recreational activities at a cost。
In finland, you can receive unemployment benefit without conditions, even if you do not work. It's not a big amount, but it's enough for basics. There is also a rental subsidy to ensure housing security for everyone. After the age of 65, you can receive a pension of 700 euros per month if you do not have an adequate pension。
Level of consumption in finland
The cheapest child bicycles are more than 2,000 and more than 5,000 for adults。
Tofu is as high as 10 euros per kilogram, and cabbage is 1. 5 euros, and onions, carrots and shanghai is more expensive. The price of meat, such as salmon, beef, pork, etc., is also high in the market, which makes finns basically choose to cook for themselves, because out-of-house meals are expensive and per capita consumption is between 10 and 100 euros。
Given the higher labour costs, such as those for domestic service, which range from 150 to 300 euros, finnish people generally have stronger practical skills to reduce the cost of living. Finns like to design their own house with their own hands. The simple and high-quality design of housing in finland is also a source of the country's popular nordic style. In everyday life, finns also prefer to repair and install themselves, whether by installing blinds or cutting trees by the door。
Public facilities in finland, such as latrines, usually require money to enter. On one occasion, i walked behind an old finn, and when he opened the door with a coin, he made a friendly gesture to me to follow him in, so i wouldn't have to put another coin in。
Nature in finland
Finland has a well-known reputation as a “aurora nation”. In particular, during the winter, the frost is long, the frost is cold, and finns do not gather at home for the harsh oppression of the cold. Instead, they prefer to go out to experience the northern wind of ice and snow cover。
Finland's urban center is old, but the country's natural beauty is particularly charming! Finnish houses are well maintained and beautiful. Most of them are independent villas. There is a certain distance between the houses and there is no undue pressure on the inhabitants to purchase them。
Finland has 75 per cent forest cover. If you walk through finnish cities, you can see green water everywhere, even rabbits, reindeers, squirrels. Squirrels and rabbits are shy, and they hide in the grass; but ducks are not afraid and dare to walk in the crowd
Finland has done very well in protecting water resources. The water quality of each river is clear. In summer, you can pick wild berries and other fruits here. Natural beauty and environmental awareness are commendable。
Finland's northern lights are also beautiful! After all, finland is a world-renowned arctic tourist destination. The best observation time is from december to january. The recommended location is northern lapland。
Finland's winter is long and cold, with temperatures of up to 16°c. Finns prefer outdoor activity and skiing has become a popular movement. Summer is short and mild, with a maximum temperature of 25 degrees, which is already hot for finns! Every summer, a lot of people go to the store to buy fans. It's a very short time, probably less than a week
Life in finland
The pace is slow, shops and shopping malls usually open at 10 a. M., shops close at 4 p. M. And are closed on weekends. The air generated by the indoor heating system is very dry during the winter, with short days and long nights, resulting in poor nose and throat. This is all you need to adapt to when you live in finland。
Finns dress and live in a simple manner, and they don't like to show off their wealth or compare with others! I prefer to devote time and energy to my favorite things and to my family。
There are few places for entertainment in finland, but the streets are full of sauna shops, which are their popular hobby. Finns like to invite family and friends to talk in good faith in the sauna. They are not usually very good at talking, but they can speak freely in the sauna. Despite the cold, men and women love to drink, and drinking and talking is one of their main ways of socializing. You have to learn to drink, but you can't drink too much, because it can only be bought at a designated liquor store, not after 9:00 p. M. Drinking by minors is strictly prohibited and must be accompanied by an identity card。
Finnish humanities
I think that finnish women are a little shy and smug, especially women, so there are a lot of pretty girls in finland who grow up to be older girls. In this country, many girls take the initiative of pursuing men, who have few such romantic abilities! A finnish woman had complained to me that her friend had a german boyfriend who often bought her flowers, but that finnish men would not do so。
If a finn on a train finds out that you can't leave your luggage on the shelf, he won't help you out. Gentlety is not common in finland, perhaps because of the local importance attached to gender equality. Nevertheless, finnish men are very loyal and inherit the qualities of a good father, especially for children. You often see fathers taking their children to the pool or making breakfast for them。
Finns are generally silent, and most people who walk the streets face no face! Unlike americans and other europeans, finns rarely share each other's cold feelings and rarely interact with their neighbours when they meet. On buses, finns usually have one seat apart and, if there is no space, prefer to stand。
Finnish eating habits
The finnish diet is low, and the basic food is rye bread and potatoes. Beef, lamb, fish, seafood and dairy products are also common on the table. Finns like to eat a variety of potato-based dishes, such as mashed potatoes, potato pancakes, etc., and prepare very sweet desserts for special holidays。
Finns have a lobster party every year. Freshwater lobsters are local foods and are not cheap. The lobster season begins on 21 july each year and continues until the early autumn. Finns are guided by the original crayfish flavor, which is said to be frozen or boiled with water, but there are no fried or spicy spices found here。
It may be difficult for people who are accustomed to spicy or heavy oil。
Social phenomena in finland
In finland, the richer people are more afraid of road traffic offences because the amount of the fine is not fixed, but is calculated on the basis of a person's income. The more you earn, the higher the fine. There are hundreds of thousands of daily fines, so the rich need to keep a low profile。
Finns are very polite and talk very quietly in public, which makes it difficult for people who are accustomed to eating spicy food or heavy oil. You are afraid to influence others! On the bus and the subway, you will see them reading books or playing mobile phones. Finnish drivers are very polite to pedestrians and when they see pedestrians crossing the road, they stop and make way。
Finland respects persons with disabilities and older persons, as reflected in all aspects of public transport and daily life, ensuring that everyone can live in dignity。
Finland respects persons with disabilities and older persons, as reflected in all aspects of public transport and daily life, ensuring that everyone can live in dignity。
In finland, buses are equipped with specially designed areas for wheelchairs to facilitate travel by persons with disabilities. Sanitation facilities in public places are designed with special accessibility in mind. The bus driver was polite and greeted the passengers as they arrived in the car and thanked them for their cards. The monthly fare i use is 50 euros and can travel indefinitely。
When i got in the car, i saw an old man with white hair. I instinctively wanted to stand up and make way. The man next to me took off my clothes gently and whispered not to do so, as the elderly might feel uncomfortable and disrespectful. In finland, i believe that the dignity of persons with disabilities and older persons is a universal social value。
Parking is permitted on roads in central finland, but only for one hour. If you exceed your time limit, you will be towed away and will face a large fine and tow fare。
