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Old 01-06-2017, 04:21 PM
 
Location: Finland
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You can say all that Ariete but when it comes down to it, the people can be such wankers, including Finns, and there are a lot of issues that aren't discussed much in public.
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Old 01-06-2017, 04:34 PM
 
Location: Finland
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You can say all that Ariete but when it comes down to it, the people can be such wankers, including Finns, and there are a lot of issues that aren't discussed much in public.
True. Oh boy, we have our issues, but most countries have even more issues... And sure, we are wankers, but hey, I don't see you packing your bags and flying back to England.

I've heard many times theories that some of the reasons why Finland - a formerly p**s-poor nation - became one of the most prosperous nations in 150 years is that we are never content. We always want something more. But we are also humble enough to learn from others when they do something better.
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Old 01-06-2017, 04:55 PM
 
Location: Katy,Texas
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It is a few degrees above 0C out here but since this is Houston people are diving inside their houses.
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Old 01-06-2017, 05:20 PM
 
Location: Finland
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True. Oh boy, we have our issues, but most countries have even more issues... And sure, we are wankers, but hey, I don't see you packing your bags and flying back to England.

I've heard many times theories that some of the reasons why Finland - a formerly p**s-poor nation - became one of the most prosperous nations in 150 years is that we are never content. We always want something more. But we are also humble enough to learn from others when they do something better.
I'll never leave because I love you all so much.

By the way, look out for me on telly next month.
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Old 01-06-2017, 05:30 PM
 
Location: Finland
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I'll never leave because I love you all so much.

By the way, look out for me on telly next month.
So at least we are nice wankers.

Sure, I will. I remember you were in some documentary coming up.

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In other news, the temp rose from -20C to -1C within 18 hours, but we are running dangerously low on that snowperson material. There should be an airdrop on the afternoon, though.
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Old 01-06-2017, 05:51 PM
 
Location: Finland
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So at least we are nice wankers.

Sure, I will. I remember you were in some documentary coming up.

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In other news, the temp rose from -20C to -1C within 18 hours, but we are running dangerously low on that snowperson material. There should be an airdrop on the afternoon, though.
I'm not looking forward to the temperature change tomorrow.
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Old 01-06-2017, 07:48 PM
 
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When I praise Finland being the best countries in the world in some aspects, some others reply that how is that possible. "Finland is cold, boring and crappy in every way with miserable suicidial people" they say.

Well, here's some food for thought:

Finland is the most stable country in the world.
The Fund for Peace, Fragile States Index 2016

Finland is the safest country in the world.
World Economic Forum, Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2015: Finland

Finland has the best governance in the world.
Legatum Institute, The Legatum Prosperity Index 2016: Finland

Finland has the least organised crime in the world.
World Economic Forum, The Global Competitiveness Report 2016–2017: Organized crime


Finland’s judicial system is the most independent in the world.
World Economic Forum, The Global Competitiveness Report 2016–2017: Judicial independence

Next to Danes, Finns vote in the freest and most reliable elections.
University of Sydney and Harvard University, The Electoral Integrity Project, The year in elections 2015

Finland has the second least corruption in the world.
Transparency International, Corruption Perceptions Index 2015


Finland has the best press freedom in the world.
Reporters Without Borders, 2016 World Press Freedom Index


Finland is the fourth best country in social progress in the world.
The Social Progress Imperative, Social Progress Index: Finland


Finland is the third best country in adhering to the rule of law in the world.
The World Justice Project, Rule of Law Index 2016


Next to Denmark, Finland is the best country in protecting fundamental human rights in the world.
The World Justice Project, Rule of Law Index 2016


Finland is the fifth happiest country in the world.
World Economic Forum, The world's happiest countries in 2016


Finns are the second most satisfied with their life among Europeans.
Eurostat, Percentage of the population rating their satisfaction as high, medium or low


Finns' trust in the police is the highest, in the political system the second highest and in the legal system the third highest in Europe.
Eurostat, Average rating of trust


Finns' trust in other people is the second highest in Europe.
Eurostat, Average rating of trust


In Finland, consumers' confidence in the economy is strongest in Europe.
European Commission, Business and consumer survey results



Finland is the second most gender equal country in the world.
World Economic Forum, Global Gender Gap Index 2016


Finland has the smallest difference in the employment rates of women and men in EU countries.
Eurofound, The gender employment gap: Challenges and solutions


Finland has the most female ministers and the second most female MPs in OECD countries.
OECD, Government at a Glance 2015: Women in politics


Finland has the fourth lowest poverty rate in OECD countries.
OECD, Society at a Glance 2016: Poverty


Finland has the fifth lowest income differences in OECD countries.
OECD, Society at a Glance 2016: Income inequality



Finland leads a comparison describing the development and state of the environment in the world.
Yale University, Environmental performance index


Finland's water consumption in relation to renewable water resources is the fifth lowest in the world.
C. Kroll, Sustainable Development Goals: Are the rich countries ready? (Bertelmann Stiftung 2015)

Finland has the most human capital in the world.
World Economic Forum, The Human Capital Report: Human Capital Index 2016


Finland's primary education is the best in the world.
World Economic Forum, The Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017: Primary Education


Finland ranks as the top OECD country in education.
OECD, Better Life Index: Education


Finland is the most literate country in the world.
J. W. Miller and M. C. McKenna, World's Most Literate Nations: Rank Breakdown


Finland is the third in the world in an innovation comparison.
World Economic Forum, The Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017: Innovation



Finland has the second lowest inequality among children in the world.
UNICEF, Fairness for Children: A league table of inequality in child well-being in rich countries


Finland is the second best country to be a girl in the world.
Save the Children, Every last girl: Girl’s opportunity index

Young people (aged 11 to 15) in Finland are the fourth satisfied with their life among young people in welfare countries.
UNICEF, Child Well-being in Rich Countries: A comparative overview


Finnish fourth graders' knowledge of science is the second best in OECD countries.
M. O. Mullis, I. V. S. Mullis, P. Foy and M. Hooper, TIMSS 2015 International Results in Science


Finns aged 15 are among OECD countries the 2nd best in literacy and the 3rd best in science.
Ministry of Education and Culture, PISA 2015: Finnish youth still at the top despite the drop



Finland is among the world’s top 20 countries in life expectancy at birth. Differences at the top are small.
WHO, Life expectancy


Mothers' and children's well-being in Finland is the second best in the world.
Save the Children, State of the World´s Mothers 2015, 16th annual report


Finland has the world's third lowest infant mortality rate (deaths at the age of under one year).
UN, SDG Indicators, Infant mortality rate


The second lowest number of children weighing under 2.5 kg are born in Finland in OECD countries.
OECD, Health at a Glance 2015. Infant health: Low birth weight


Finland has the third lowest total mortality from cancer in OECD countries.
OECD, Health at a glance 2015. Mortality from cancer



Finnish banks are the soundest in the world.
World Economic Forum, The Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017: Soundness of banks


Finland has the most forests in Europe.
FAO, Global Forest Resources Assessment


Finland has the third most space per person in Europe.
Eurostat, Population density, persons per km²


Finns are the second biggest library users in Europe.
The European Bureau of Library, Public Libraries – Statistics


Finland has the most wireless mobile broadband subscriptions per 100 persons in OECD countries.
OECD, Wireless mobile broadband subscriptions


Finns drink most coffee per person in the world.
International Coffee Organization, Coffee Trade Statistics


Finnish adults' English skills are the fifth best in a comparison of 72 countries.
Education First (EF), The world's largest ranking of countries by English skills


Finland is the third best travel destination in the world in 2017.
Lonely Planet, Best in Travel 2017: Top Countries


Sure, there are warmer and sunnier countries, but I think we have some redeeming qualities compared to say..... hmm, Portugal.
But remember, there are three types of lies.................

Lies, damned lies, and statistics.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lies,_...and_statistics
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Old 01-06-2017, 10:40 PM
 
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I've been freezing my arse off in -20 to -30(wind chill) temps today so I can understand your fear.
wow, I would literally die. We are at 55 degrees F (13 degrees C) now and I am freezing.
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Old 01-07-2017, 07:33 AM
 
Location: Finland
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wow, I would literally die. We are at 55 degrees F (13 degrees C) now and I am freezing.
You wouldn't be the first warm weather immigrant...
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Old 01-07-2017, 09:32 AM
 
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wow, I would literally die. We are at 55 degrees F (13 degrees C) now and I am freezing.
But now its only around -5 and there's lots of lovely snow
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