ocr: The scenery ofthe southern lakes and the vast forests ofits Arctic north are Finland's main attractions. Helsinkdis an important cultural center andhosts an annual arts testival. Its opera house has an - international reputation and the capital has many tirst-class restaurants. Most tourists try a sauna, a Finnish invention, and the local vodica, which is reputedly among the world's tinest. Visitors come mostly from other Nordic countries and Germany. Since 1990, there has beenanincrease 111 visitors from the Baltic States and Russia. The depreciation ofthe markica since 1992 has helpedto boos ...
