Language Family: Baltic-Finnic group of
Finno-Ugric branch of Uralic language family.
Location: Finland
Related Languages: Estonian, Karelian
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I. Professional
Associations/Organizations
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BUBL LINK/5:15 - Finnish
Finnish
language links from one of largest portals in U.K.
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The Finnish Language
Written for
Virtual Finland by Hannele Branch, Lecturer in Finnish,
University of London. A basic description and overview of
Finnish for would-be students.
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Finnish Online Tutor
An online
introduction to the Finnish language and grammar, by Jukka
Korpela. Includes list of related links.
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Finnish Grammar
By Kimberli
Mäkäräinen. A fairly detailed online course intended for
English speaking students.
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Introduction to Finnish
An
online introduction to the Finnish language and grammar, by
Jukka Korpela. Includes list of related links.
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Ymmarra suomea
An intermediate
course written in Finnish by Anna-Liisa Salmela, Jussi
Kujansuu, Matti Karjalainen. Includes audio listening
exercises. Very deep in materials and lessons.
IV. Online Dictionaries
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Finnish Online Dictionaries from
YourDictionary.com
List includes
Finnish-English, Finnish-Russian, and several specialized
dictionaries.
V. Area Studies/Culture Sites
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WWW Virtual Library - Finland
A
massive educational resource! Region Studies links include:
African (see below), Asian (see below), Latin American (see
below), etc. Education link which lists linguistics,
languages, etc.
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Finland - A Country Study
Exceptionally detailed presentation from the Library of
Congress. Includes sections on: Geography, Society, Economy,
Government and
Politics, Very Detailed History and
Historical Development, Contemporary Trends, etc.
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U.S. Department of State Background Notes -
Finland
Background Notes are updated/revised as
they are received from regional bureaus and are added to the
database of the Department of State web site. Categories
include: Geography, People, History, Government, Political
Conditions, Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations, US
Relations, and Travel/Business.
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CIA World Factbook - Finland
Good resource site for information on Geography, People,
Government, Economy, Communications, Transportation,
Military, and Transnational Issues.
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BBC News Country Profiles -
Finland
Full profiles provide an instant guide to
history, politics and economic background of countries; also
bio sketches of leaders, essay on media, and historic
timelines. They also include audio and video clips from the
BBC archives.
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Political Resources on the Net -
Finland
Listings of political sites available on
the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties,
Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around
the world.
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CountryWatch.com - Finland
"CountryWatch is a world leader in providing country
specific geopolitical intelligence on each of the 192
countries of the world." Basic information is free; deeper
resources require subscription.
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United Nations
Homepage
Includes links to UN
NewsCenter, which includes headlines in latest
developments in Peace and Security, Economic Development,
Humanitarian Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter, Human
Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food
Security, Culture/Education.
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International Monetary Fund - Finland
Latest developments in Peace and Security,
Economic Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees,
Environment/Shelter, Human Rights,
Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food Security,
Culture/Education.
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The World
Bank Group
This site is undergoing construction
problems; however preset links to WBG Search - Finland and Finland at a Glance function.
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The World Trade
Organization
"The World Trade Organization (WTO)
is the only global international organization dealing with
the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO
agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world's
trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal
is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and
importers conduct their business." Includes detailed
information on Members and Observers - Finland
(Member).
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U.S. Commercial Service -
Finland
" The Country Commercial Guides (CCG) are
prepared by US Embassy Staff once a year and contain
information on the business and economic situation of
foreign countries and the political climate as it affects
U.S. business."
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TradePort Country Library -
Finland
From About: "TradePort is designed to be
an easy-to-use tool offering one place to go for
comprehensive trade information,
trade leads, and company
databases."
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Energy Information Administration Country
Analysis Briefs - European Union
From About: "The
Energy Information Administration (EIA), created by Congress
in 1977, the a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of
Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and
analysis to promote sound policy making efficient markets
and public understanding regarding energy and its
interaction with the economy and environment."
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World Health Organization - Finland
About WHO" "The World Health Organization, the United
Nations specialized agency for health, was established on 7
April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution,
is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible
level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as
a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
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International Federation of the Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies - Finland
The International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the
world's largest humanitarian organisation, with 178 member
National Societies.
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Amnesty International -
Finland
Amnesty International is
a champion defender of human rights worldwide. Familiarity
with a given country's human rights issues can provide a
unique insight into many other aspects of its culture and
politics.
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International Helsinki Federation for Human
Rights - Finland
"The International Helsinki
Federation for Human Rights is a self-governing group of
non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations that act to
protect human rights throughout Europe, North America, and
the Central Asian republics formed from the territories of
the former Soviet Union. A primary specific goal is to
monitor compliance with the human rights provisions of the
Helsinki Final Act and its Follow-up Documents."
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Homepage - Finland
The NATO homepage is an
excellent resource for information on member and affiliate
nations and their policies and activities in the world at
large. Of particular interest to linguists is the "Other
Languages" section which provides links to NATO documents
and reports translated into some 25 languages.
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Lonely Planet Destinations -
Finland
The people at the
offbeat Lonely Planet website are not your typical travel
guides -- they're very bright and know what they're talking
about. Their goal is not to "sell the country" to travelers.
Instead, they tell it how it is. Typical headings include:
"Warnings" (in case travel is not recommended - the
"why's"); Facts for the Traveler, When to Go, Events, Money
and Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten Track, Activities,
History, Culture, Environment, Getting There and Away,
Getting Around, and Further Reading and Related Weblinks.
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VI. Media Sites
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TVRadioWorld - Finland
About:
"TvRadioWorld is an informational directory dealing with
radio and television broadcasters worldwide." Site allows
you to bookmark favorite radio stations for
listening.
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