Finland has two official languages: Finnish and Swedish. The schools teach English and many people understand it well. An small group of people in Lapland speaks Sami.
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Finland’s official currency is the euro. ATMs are the easiest and cheapest way to get cash, but you can also change money in exchange bureaus and traveller’s cheques at banks and at airports. Major credit cards are accepted in restaurants, hotels and large shops.
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Finland’s international country code is 358. To call out to another country, dial 00, 990, 994 or 999 followed by the appropriate country code. All the major towns and cities have Internet cafes.
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Restaurants, bars and hotels usually add a service charge to their bills, so tips aren’t expected. Customers often round up the bill when paying cash. Tip taxi drivers by rounding up the bill with small change or coins.
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Finland has an excellent health care standard and there are no health risks involved in visiting the country.
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Finland’s electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz and uses standard European two-pinned plugs.
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