Difference between revisions of "Lapland (Finland)"
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| − | [[Image:Flag_lappland.png|200px|right|Flag of Lapland]][[Image:500px-Lapin.maakunta.suomi.2008.svg.png|200px|right|Lapland -region]] '''Lapland''' (Finnish ''Lappi'') is | + | [[Image:Flag_lappland.png|200px|right|Flag of Lapland]][[Image:500px-Lapin.maakunta.suomi.2008.svg.png|200px|right|Lapland -region]] '''Lapland''' (Finnish ''Lappi'') is the northernmost region of [[Finland]]. |
| − | Because | + | Lapland is very popular among tourists for its beautiful nature and ski resorts. Because the region draws so many tourists, it is also slightly more expensive than southern Finland. Lapland is also reachable by trains or buses. |
== Hitchhiking == | == Hitchhiking == | ||
| − | Only 184 000 people live in this area, so | + | |
| + | Only 184 000 people live in this area, so there are relatively few cars and highways. The further north you go, the fewer cars are on the road. However, hitchhiking to [[North Cape]] through Lapland is quite possible and draws many hitchhikers each season. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 17:52, 2 January 2010
Lapland (Finnish Lappi) is the northernmost region of Finland.
Lapland is very popular among tourists for its beautiful nature and ski resorts. Because the region draws so many tourists, it is also slightly more expensive than southern Finland. Lapland is also reachable by trains or buses.
Hitchhiking
Only 184 000 people live in this area, so there are relatively few cars and highways. The further north you go, the fewer cars are on the road. However, hitchhiking to North Cape through Lapland is quite possible and draws many hitchhikers each season.
