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This is Lahti, Finland 4 Finland and Lahti offer a fresh alternative for international meetings and events. Finland is an ideal location for international gatherings thanks to the country’s northern location, with the shortest flight connection times from Asia to Europe, its clean towns, like Lahti, unpolluted environment and easy traffic, its diverse culture and friendly people. LAHTI FACTS  Lahti is a compact city with just over 120,000 people with a student population of 25,000 persons. The city covers an area of 517 km2, of which 58 km2 is water. The biggest lake in the region is Lake Päijänne. Lahti offers diverse cultural, sport and leisure activities, as well as the superb opportunities for outdoor exercise provided by its natural surroundings, waterways and varied terrain. Tourism is important for the region. There are half a million overnights in the Lahti region every year.  Lahti is among Finland’s leading cities in environmental management. Our waste recycling rate is approximately 98%. Through hosting several major events in the city, we have honed our environmental expertise to a level that enables us to provide a ready-made template for hosting events in an environmentally friendly manner.


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