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Finland — silhouette, capital and facts
Finland is in Europe and its capital is Helsinki. With about 5.5 million people and 338,455 km², it ranks 65th in area and 115th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Finland, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 5.5 million
- Area
- 338,455 km²
- Language
- Finnish and Swedish
- Currency
- Euro
- Flag colors
- white, blue
Borders
Finland shares a land border with 3 countries: Sweden, Norway, Russia.
Fun facts about Finland
- The sauna is so central to Finnish culture that the Finnish word has been adopted by many languages.
- In summer in the far north, the midnight sun can stay visible for over two months straight.
- Nokia was founded in 1865 as a paper mill on the banks of the Nokianvirta river.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Finland?
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
Which continent is Finland in?
Finland is in Europe.
Which countries border Finland?
Finland shares a land border with 3 countries: Sweden, Norway, Russia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Finland?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Finland is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Finland?
The sauna is so central to Finnish culture that the Finnish word has been adopted by many languages. In summer in the far north, the midnight sun can stay visible for over two months straight. Nokia was founded in 1865 as a paper mill on the banks of the Nokianvirta river.
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