"The nation of Finland is often said to offer a very high quality of life. Readers discover what this means in this overview of the history, people, and culture of Finland. As readers explore focused chapters that have been updated to reflect current events, they are invited to examine the factors that play a role in the development of culture-from historical events and economic sectors to religious beliefs and geographic features. Fact boxes highlight fun pieces of additional information, sidebars highlight prominent global citizens from Finland, and vibrant photographs give this reference resource the feel of a travel guide"-- Provided by publisher.