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FINLAND





Map of Finland
Terve

LOCATION:
Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland, between Sweden and Russia

CAPITAL CITY:
Helsinki

POPULATION:
5,250,275 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
Finnish 91.5% (official), Swedish 5.5% (official), other 3% (small Sami- and Russian-speaking minorities) (2006 census)

WEBSITE:
www.visitfinland.com

Recipes From Finland



The flavors of Finnish food remind us of the exotic north with its thousands of lakes and untouched forests, where the sun never sets in midsummer and never rises in midwinter. The secret behind Finland’s good food is healthful ingredients, from wild berries, mushrooms, fish, and game, to farmed dairy products, beef, eggs, vegetables, and grains.
Karelian Beef Stew

Karelian Beef Stew

This delicious stew is easy to make because it makes itself! Rich, tasty, and filling,this traditional recipe reflects Finland’s harmony with the nature.
Find this recipie on Page 187 of Kitchens of the World
Frozen Red Currants

Frozen Red Currants

This is a light, sweet, and delicious dessert recipe. Berries of all kinds are found in Finland. The slightly sour taste of the red currants in this dish contrasts well with the sweetness of the sugar and the richness of the hot butterscotch sauce to make an unbelievable, easy-to-make dessert!
Find this recipie on Page 188 of Kitchens of the World