Finland
population
Finland has a population of 5.5 million inhabitants in an area of 338 145 km².3
IT IS ONE OF THE NETHERLANDS
located in the north east of europe
It has borders to the west with Sweden, to the east with Russia and to the north with Norway
ECONOMY
MANUFACTURE
The Finnish economy is one of the most prosperous in Europe, based on the important service sectors
POLITICS
Subte
In the country there is a welfare state, as well as a highly democratic policy with extremely low levels of corruption.ma
ETYMOLOGY
The origin of the name Suomi ("Finland") is uncertain, but one of the most accepted proposals is that it derives
from the Proto-Baltic word žemē, «earth». Its spelling is very similar to the term Saami, a form in which it is called the Lappish people.
LANGUAGE
Finnish
RELIGION
Most Finns are Christians
TOURIST PLACES
Fortress of Suomenlinna
It is a fortress built on six islands, in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is a very tourist place
Helsinki
It is the capital and the largest city in Finland. It is located on the south coast of the country, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki is part of the province of Southern Finland and the Uusimaa region.
PRESENT
Currently, Finland is a democratic and parliamentary republic, and has been a member of the United Nations since 1955
WEATHER
Winter is the longest season.
in the south they drop to -25 ° C in January and February
However, temperatures vary a lot in winter, and you can reach even 10 degrees above zero in any winter month in the south of the country.
MUSIC
In Finland Heavy metal is in the lead in popularity.
TYPICAL FOOD
Salmon