Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+2
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT +2
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +3
From 29 Oct 12 o 30 Mar 13 GMT +2
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +3
Capital City: Helsinki
Population: 5.38 million
Area: 338,000357,021 square km, 130,500 square miles.
Language(s): Finnish, Swedish
Dialling Code: 358
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required. Minimum driving age is 18
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
Coins: EUR: 1, 2. Cents: 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0915-1615 Mon-Fri
Office: 0800-1615 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri, 0900-1500 Sat, 0900-2100 Mon-Fri, 0900-1800 Sat (Department stores)
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : St Stephen’s Day (Tapaninpáivá)
Business/Social Hints: Most executives speak English and also some German. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. Saunas are occasionally used for business purposes, and are by no means exclusive to, but moreso frequented by males. Alcohol is freely available in restaurants and bars. Very strict laws against drinking and driving apply. The minimum drinking age is 18 years (wines & liquers), 20 years (strong spirits)
Tipping: Service charges are normally added to restaurant bills, if so tips are not necessary. Tips are not required for taxis
