Finland Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Finland |
Common Name | Finland – /ˈfɪn.lənd/ |
Nationality | Finn(s) – noun, Finnish – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1917 (from Russia) |
Administrative Divisions | 19 regions |
Total Population | 5.6 million (#118) with 85.8% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Helsinki (capital city) |
Major Languages | Finnish (official), Swedish (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 93% of total population |
Currency | Euros (EUR) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $274.6 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $49,400 (#34) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 338,145 sq km / 130,559 sq mi (#66) with 10.2% water area |
Geographic Region | Europe – Northern Europe |
Bordering Countries | Norway, Sweden, Russia |
Bordering Water Bodies | Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Gulf of Finland |
National Anthem: “Maamme” (Our Land)