FINLAND is the sixth largest country in Europe, but with its five million inhabitants, one of the most sparsely populated. Finland is characterised by a high standard of education, research and technology and its special geopolitical position has made it a gateway between East and West. Wild forest landscapes, an attractive coastline archipelago and over a hundred thousand lakes are the predominant features of Finland's natural beauty. Attractive and lively historical and modern urban environments have made Finland an ideal forum for international gatherings.
	HELSINKI is a modern and international city of half a million inhabitants, beautifully set along the shoreline of the Baltic Sea. Its architecture is unique, ranging from the handsome Neoclassical centre to the many examples of Finland's world-renowned modern architecture. It is also the centre of the arts in Finland, offering a wide range of cultural activities with emphasis on music and visual arts. Helsinki in August is bursting with life and energy, culminating in the end of month in the Helsinki Festivals. This international event brings famous artists from all over the world to Finland's capital city. English is spoken widely in Helsinki.
	CONFERENCE PLACE AND DATE The Impact 2nd International Printmaking Conference will take place at the University of Art and Design Helsinki UIAH's (in Finnish Taideteollinen korkeakoulu) Media Centre Lume ( in Finnish Mediakeskus Lume), Hämeentie 135 C, 00560 Helsinki Conference date is 29.08.- 02.09. 2001.
	LANGUAGE The conference language is English.