Finland has a population of around 5.4 million people and though it is the eight largest country in Europe, It has an average population density of 17 inhabitants per square kilometre. This makes it, after Norway and Iceland, the third most sparsely populated country in Europe. Finland's population has always been concentrated in the southern parts of the country, which is where Helsinki, the capital and largest city in Finland is located. Helsinki is Finland's major educational and financial centre, as well as one of northern Europe's major cities.
Therefore the need for a specialist and quality delivery system is extremely valuable to keep the world in touch with Finland and to overcome the adverse weather conditions that feature in the winter months, and parcel delivery is something which many businesses have seen an advantage in when it comes to sending items to and from Finland. Helsinki is the largest city in Finland and it is where the majority of the Finnish population live, with large multinational companies such as Nokia based there the infrastructure and economy is of the highest standard, not only this but it is where aapproximately 70% of foreign companies operating in Finland have are located in the southern Helsinki region.
With the majority of trade being with fellow European Union Member, Finland is also the only Scandinavian country to have switched its national currency for the euro. Therefore they are a very attractive prospect for businesses; the growth into the EU has boosted the major need for the movement of goods and the communication to Europe and the rest of the World and when it comes to parcel delivery around Finland the positive economy means that the service is likely to be a reliable and affordable
In 2005, Finnish tourism grossed over 6.7 billion with a five percent increase from the previous year. Much of the sudden growth can be attributed to the globalisation and modernisation of the country as well as a rise in positive publicity and awareness. There are many attractions in Finland, such as a large number of forests, lakes and national parks, which attracted over 4 million visitors in 2005. With the growth in global economy trade within Finland and the high numbers of tourism every year, the business for international couriers within the country and mainly around Helsinki is very competitive, this helps keep the cost of freight shipping and sending parcels to and from Finland affordable and reliable.
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