With Russia to the east, Sweden to the west and Norway to the north, the Republic of Finland lives up to its reputation as a country of unspoiled natural beauty with untouched forests, crystal-clear lakes and the awe-inspiring aurora borealis. Yet there's so much more to the "land of the midnight sun." Capital Helsinki, the country's largest city with more than 500,000 inhabitants, is a thriving urban center. In the surrounding area, travelers can encounter the cultural and historical treasure known as King's Road. |
