Province: Lapin laani (Lapplands IanLapland). Lake Inari is the third largest lake in Finland (area 1100 sq. km (425 sq. miles), length 80 km (50 miles), width 41 km …
Province: Hameen laani (Tavastehus lanHame). Altitude: 90 m. Population: 100,000. Postal code: SF-15100. Telephone code: 918. Lahden Kaupungin Matkailutoimisto (Municipal Tourist Information Office), Kaupungintalo (Town Hall); tel. 18 25 …
Monsoon climate The differing climates of China are all influenced by the monsoon, but in a huge country with such great north-south and west-east distances plus the considerable variations …
A few miles south-west of the little town of Hengchun lies Lake Lungluan, 175ha/437 acres in area and up to 3-5m/111/2ft deep. It contains large numbers of fish and …
From Hedemora Road 70 continues to Sater (alt. 157 m (51 5 ft); pop. 10,360), with the interesting AsgSrdarnas Hof (houses dating from the last four centuries; workshop for …
Bergen, situated on the inner reaches of the Byfjord, is Norway’s second largest city and principal port on the Norwegian W coast (with a considerable merchant fleet and several …
Province: Keski-Suomen laani (Mellersta Finlands IanCentral Finland). Altitude: 85 m (279 ft). Population: 65,000. Postal code: SF-40100. Telephone code: 941. Kaupungin Matkailutoimisto (Municipal Tourist Information Office), Vapaudenkatu 38; tel. …
Public Transport (local) China has a good local public transport network. Bicycles are one of China’s main means of transport (see entry). See entry See entry See Taxis Buses …