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Finland

Finland belongs to Europe. The capital city is Helsinki.

CapitalHelsinki
LanguageFinnish, Swedish
Currencyeuro
Population5.7M

Key Facts

RegionNorthern Europe / Nordic
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1917
Area338,455 km2
Population density18/km2
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Calling code+358
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.940
Safety index
73.0
Internet access
96%
Life expectancy
82.0

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Halti1,324 m
Ridnitsohkka1,317 m
Kiedditsohkka1,307 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity73%
  • No religion24%
  • Islam2%
  • Other1%

Why Visit

Northern LightsLapland offers some of Europe's best aurora borealis viewing from November to March.
Midnight SunIn summer, the sun does not set for weeks above the Arctic Circle.
Lakes and Forests188,000 lakes and vast boreal forests define a landscape of serene wilderness.
Sauna CultureFinland has 3 million saunas for 5.5 million people — a deeply rooted tradition.
Helsinki DesignA compact capital known for architecture, design and food markets on the harbour.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Helsinki
655k
Espoo
295k
Tampere
240k

Climate Overview

-6CJan avg.
19CJul avg.
650 mmYearly rainfall
Subarctic / Humid continentalClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro
Official languageFinnish, Swedish
National day6 December
Electricity230V, Type C/F