In most cases, they receive an econmic boost to their economy. Also, for 2010, Vancouver got some of what of a make over to make the city look just a little better just like China did. But poor Canada kinda upset some people this year with their rude crowds. People will never think of Canada the same way again.
The host country gets tourism and international fame.
Yes, the host country of the Winter Olympics does receive funds from the government.
The 2006 Winter Olympics was held in Turin, Italy.
The host country for the 2018 Winter Olympics has not yet been decided.
France
Maybe Korea.(Seoul)
Canada with 14 at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The City of Nagano, Japan was the host for the 1998 Winter Olympics.
The Winter Olympics will be in 2010 in Vancouver. The Summer Olympics will be in London in 2012.
The last city to host the Winter Olympics was Torino, Italy in 2006.
Finland has never hosted the Winter Olympics.
Russia hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi