Contemporary Finland against its historical background, discussing economic deveopment, living conditions, education, the system of government, transport and recreation.

The country and the people [geography, climate, language, population, historical landmarks, etc.) -- How the country is run [politics and government, legal system, police, penal system, currency, armed forces, religion, etc.] -- How they live [housing, sauna, architecture and design, servants, food and drink, how they spend their money, social security] -- How they work [forestry, metal and engineering, textiles and clothing, ceramics and glas, chemicals, manufacturing, agriculture, fishing, fuel and power, industry, banking and finance, employment and unemployment, etc.] -- How they learn [schools, education] -- How they get about [railways, roads, shipping, air traffic] -- How they amuse themselves [winter and summer, sport, theatre, music, cinema, radio and television, books, newspapers and magazines, art galleries and museums, holidays] -- The Lapps and Lapland [where they live -- location, history, etc.] -- How the Lapps live and work [language, education, press and radio, organisations, position in Lapland, etc.] -- Hints for visitors