Finland is a parliamentary republic with a mulparty political system. The social structure of Finland is typicallyNordic.

The supreme exeticutive power is vested in the President, who iselected for a term of six years. The present president is Mr. MarttiAhtisaari.

The legislative power is vested in a 200-member, unicameralparliament. Members of parliament are elected every four years by a system of proportional representation.

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