the duchy of, is bounded on the west by the gulf of Bothnia, on the east by Russia, on the south by the gulf of Finland and Ingria, and on the north by Bothnia and Lapland. It is about 200 miles in length, and almost as much in breadth. It contains many lakes; on which are several islands, which are generally rocks or inaccessible mountains. The inhabitants are small of stature, capable of enduring hardships, and good soldiers. The Russians conquered the Swedish part of Finland in 1808, and now possess the whole. The population of all Finland is about 1,100,000. The Fins speak a language of their own, quite different both from the Russian and the Swedish. As to religion, the Fins are in general Lutherans. The Russians have divided the country into 13 circles; the capital of the whole province is Abo. The climate of Finland is mild, compared with that of Northern Russia. It is an agreeable country, diversified with mountains, forests, lakes, meadows, and pleasant fields. The inhabitants salt the fish they do not consume themselves, and send it into foreign countries.