Finland

Finland Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Finland
Common NameFinland – /ˈfɪn.lənd/
NationalityFinn(s) – noun, Finnish – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1917 (from Russia)
Administrative Divisions19 regions
Total Population5.6 million (#118) with 85.8% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasHelsinki (capital city)
Major LanguagesFinnish (official), Swedish (official)
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access93% of total population
CurrencyEuros (EUR)
Real GDP (PPP)$274.6 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$49,400 (#34) – 2022 estimate
Total Area338,145 sq km / 130,559 sq mi (#66) with 10.2% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Northern Europe
Bordering CountriesNorway, Sweden, Russia
Bordering Water BodiesBaltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Gulf of Finland

National Anthem: “Maamme” (Our Land)