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The current Finland began in 1919 when the [[File:ParlFin-icon.png]] [[Parliament of Finland|Finnish Parliament]] adopted a [[File:Republicanism-icon.png]] [[Republicanism|republican]] form of government, electing [[File:Patriotism-icon.png]] [[Patriotism|Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg]] as the first President. In 1920, the Treaty of [[File:Tartu-icon.png]] [[Tartu]] was signed with [[File:USSR-icon2.png]] [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Russia]], delineating the border between the two nations. Finland's international standing grew in the interwar period, joining the [[File:League of Nations-icon.png]] [[League of Nations]] in 1934 and signing a Treaty of Non-Aggression with the [[File:USSR-icon2.png]] [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]] in 1932. | The current Finland began in 1919 when the [[File:ParlFin-icon.png]] [[Parliament of Finland|Finnish Parliament]] adopted a [[File:Republicanism-icon.png]] [[Republicanism|republican]] form of government, electing [[File:Patriotism-icon.png]] [[Patriotism|Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg]] as the first President. In 1920, the Treaty of [[File:Tartu-icon.png]] [[Tartu]] was signed with [[File:USSR-icon2.png]] [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Russia]], delineating the border between the two nations. Finland's international standing grew in the interwar period, joining the [[File:League of Nations-icon.png]] [[League of Nations]] in 1934 and signing a Treaty of Non-Aggression with the [[File:USSR-icon2.png]] [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]] in 1932. | ||
The outbreak of World War II saw Finland engaged in the Winter War (1939-1940) against the [[File:USSR-icon2.png]] [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]], though Finland completely destroyed and obliterated the invading [[File:USSR-icon2.png]] [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet]] forces (with good sniping skills and camouflage), in the end Finland still surrendered, resulting in the ceding of some territory under the [[File:Moscow-icon.png]] [[Moscow]] Peace Treaty. This was followed by the Continuation War (1941-1944), where Finland aligned with [[File:Nazi-icon.png]] [[German Third Reich|Germany]] against the [[File:USSR-icon2.png]] [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]], ultimately leading to further territorial concessions in the [[File:Moscow-icon.png]] [[Moscow]] Armistice. The [[Lapland]] War (1944-1945) saw Finland expelling [[File:Nazi-icon.png]] [[German Third Reich|German]] troops from its territory. | The outbreak of World War II saw Finland engaged in the Winter War (1939-1940) against the [[File:USSR-icon2.png]] [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]], though Finland completely destroyed and obliterated the invading [[File:USSR-icon2.png]] [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet]] forces (with good sniping skills and camouflage), in the end Finland still surrendered, resulting in the ceding of some territory under the [[File:Moscow-icon.png]] [[Moscow]] Peace Treaty. This was followed by the Continuation War (1941-1944), where Finland aligned with [[File:Nazi-icon.png]] [[German Third Reich|Germany]] against the [[File:USSR-icon2.png]] [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]], ultimately leading to further territorial concessions in the [[File:Moscow-icon.png]] [[Moscow]] Armistice. The [[File:Lapland-icon.png]] [[Lapland]] War (1944-1945) saw Finland expelling [[File:Nazi-icon.png]] [[German Third Reich|German]] troops from its territory. | ||
In the post-war period, Finland signed the Paris Peace Treaties in 1947, confirming its territorial losses and military limitations. The 1948 Agreement of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance with the Soviet Union epitomized Finland’s Cold War policy of Finlandization. Hosting the Summer Olympics in 1952, joining the United Nations and the Nordic Council in 1955, and signing an Association Agreement with the European Free Trade Association in 1961 marked significant steps in Finland's international integration. The 1975 Helsinki Accords, stemming from the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), further solidified its diplomatic presence. The late 1980s saw President Mauno Koivisto initiating reforms in response to global geopolitical shifts. | In the post-war period, Finland signed the Paris Peace Treaties in 1947, confirming its territorial losses and military limitations. The 1948 Agreement of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance with the Soviet Union epitomized Finland’s Cold War policy of Finlandization. Hosting the Summer Olympics in 1952, joining the United Nations and the Nordic Council in 1955, and signing an Association Agreement with the European Free Trade Association in 1961 marked significant steps in Finland's international integration. The 1975 Helsinki Accords, stemming from the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), further solidified its diplomatic presence. The late 1980s saw President Mauno Koivisto initiating reforms in response to global geopolitical shifts. | ||
Revision as of 03:24, 5 June 2024
Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a country located in Northern Europe, in the Nordics. Finland is usually alcoholic, cold, and violent, which is why almost nobody likes to interact with him. Finland also sells 
Estonia. cheap alcohol. Another reason nobody likes Finland is that he never talks, preferring small talk and he seems unapproachable.
Historia (History)
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The current Finland began in 1919 when the 
Finnish Parliament adopted a 
republican form of government, electing 
Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg as the first President. In 1920, the Treaty of 
Tartu was signed with 
Soviet Russia, delineating the border between the two nations. Finland's international standing grew in the interwar period, joining the 
League of Nations in 1934 and signing a Treaty of Non-Aggression with the Soviet Union in 1932.
The outbreak of World War II saw Finland engaged in the Winter War (1939-1940) against the Soviet Union, though Finland completely destroyed and obliterated the invading Soviet forces (with good sniping skills and camouflage), in the end Finland still surrendered, resulting in the ceding of some territory under the 
Moscow Peace Treaty. This was followed by the Continuation War (1941-1944), where Finland aligned with 
Germany against the Soviet Union, ultimately leading to further territorial concessions in the Moscow Armistice. The 
Lapland War (1944-1945) saw Finland expelling German troops from its territory.
In the post-war period, Finland signed the Paris Peace Treaties in 1947, confirming its territorial losses and military limitations. The 1948 Agreement of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance with the Soviet Union epitomized Finland’s Cold War policy of Finlandization. Hosting the Summer Olympics in 1952, joining the United Nations and the Nordic Council in 1955, and signing an Association Agreement with the European Free Trade Association in 1961 marked significant steps in Finland's international integration. The 1975 Helsinki Accords, stemming from the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), further solidified its diplomatic presence. The late 1980s saw President Mauno Koivisto initiating reforms in response to global geopolitical shifts.
The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 led Finland to seek closer ties with Western Europe, applying for EU membership in 1992 and joining the NATO Partnership for Peace program in 1994. Finland became an EU member in 1995 and adopted the euro in 1999, with currency circulation starting in 2002. The election of Tarja Halonen as the first female President in 2000 marked a milestone in Finnish politics. Sauli Niinistö's presidency began in 2012, during a time when Finland faced challenges such as the 2015 European migrant crisis. Celebrating its centenary of independence in 2017, Finland continued to make significant strides on the global stage.
In 2019, Sanna Marin became the world’s youngest sitting prime minister at the age of 34. The geopolitical landscape shifted further with Finland applying for NATO membership in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, achieving full membership in 2023. These events highlight Finland's dynamic and adaptive journey from early independence to its current status as a prominent member of the international community.
