This travel guide for Finland features maps and in-depth articles on history, culture, geography, arts, and people. In addition to the specific listings of hotels and restaurants usually found in travel guides, the book offers unusually detailed coverage of Finland's landscape, politics and people, along with striking photography. Feature topics in the updated third edition include the Finnish character, living with Russia, rally drivers to runners, a wilderness experience, and Helsinki. Practical travel tips include business hours, classical music and opera, shopping areas, theatre and cinema, and nightlife. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR