HistoryThe land known today as Finland was first inhabited by the Sami people. The Sami were an indigenous people who inhabited the Arctic area after the end of the Ice Age. Fishing was the main means of livelihood, as was fur trapping and the herding of sheep, goats and reindeer. Although ten distinct Sámi languages ​​exist, only three were practiced in the Finnish region; Northern Sami, Inari Sami and Skolt Sami. However, when Finnish speakers moved into this region, the Sami people were forced to migrate upwards. Finland's population grew during the Roman period (0-400 AD), the Migration period (400-575 AD), the Merovingian period (575-800 AD), and the Viking period (800-1025 AD). In the 12th century, Sweden invaded Finland, starting the multiple Swedish Crusades. These crusades aimed to bring Christianity to Finland, but ultimately led to Finland being ruled by Sweden. Sweden ruled Finland until the 19th century, when the Finnish war against Sweden and Russia broke out. On 17 September 1809, the Treaty of Fredriksham was signed, transforming Finland into the Grand Duchy of Russia. Being under Russian rule for a hundred years led to censorship and political persecution. Laws like this led to the Fennoman movement to protect Finnish culture, nationalism and the language. The Fennoman movement eventually led to the Finnish Civil War. Finland declared its independence from Russia on December 6, 1917. Two years later, in 1919, a constitution was adopted that allowed Finland to become a republican nation. This nation remained at peace for about twenty years, until the outbreak of World War II throughout the European nation. This then led to the Winter War and the Continuation War, after four years of dangerous warfare Finland won the war. The post-war ul...... middle of paper...... percentage of Finnish citizens also speak Swedish in everyday life. The official minority language is Karelian and three Sámi dialects; Northern Sami, Southern Sami and Skolt Sami.ConclusionFinland is both prestigious and beautiful. It is considered one of the best countries to live in and visit. Millions of tourists and business travelers visit the great country of Finland every year. They can experience the wonder and beauty of the Northern Lights, famous saunas, various historical sites, buildings and diversity of foods not commonly found anywhere else. A country so rich in history and hospitable people that many would consider it one of the best places to do business. Where else can you organize an important business meeting, simply wrapped in a towel, in a sauna, with a temperature below zero? temperatures outside? Only in Finland!