Finland

Republic of Finland

Region

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital

Helsinki

The flag of Finland has a white field with a large blue cross that extend to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.

The flag of Finland has a white field with a large blue cross that extend to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.

Population
5,530,719
Area
338,424 km²
Time Zone
UTC+02:00
Top-Level Domain
.fi

About Finland

Finland is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Northern Europe region. Its capital city is Helsinki. With a population of 5,530,719, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 338,424 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 16.34 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official languages of Finland include Finnish and Swedish.

The currency used in Finland is the Euro (€), .

Finland is a member of the United Nations.

In Finland, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone.

Finland shares its borders with 3 countries: Norway, Sweden and Russia.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Finland

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Helsinki
  • Continent: Europe
  • Native Name: Suomi
  • Demonym: Finnish
  • Top Level Domain: .fi
  • Calling Code: +358
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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