Finland is in many ways a pioneering EU member state. It is safe and stable welfare state with a fuuly functioning infrastructure, education system, and health care services, as well as a vibrant cultural life. It is also one of the world's most competitive economies. Situated between west and east, it offers the best of both tradition.
Education is highly valued in Finland, and the country offers internationally recognised expertise in many areas, including information technology, biotechnology, forestry and design. The Finnish way of lofe combines all the advantages of a high-tech society with a love of the country's unspoilt natural spaces.