Finland in Brief
Finland is perhaps best known for its peacefulness and beautiful nature. Vast forests, a unique archipelago and thousands of lakes present a striking mixture of wooded hills and waters. In addition to its mystical northern nature, Finland is also a modern Nordic country with a high standard of living and advanced economy and technology.
Did you know Finland has:
5.3 million people (17 people per sq km)
1.8 million saunas (approx 500 are traditional smoke saunas)
180,000 islands
230,000 reindeer
100,000 salmon
188,000 lakes (accounts for 10% of the total area)
465,000 summer cottages
35 national parks
5.2 million mobile phones (Nokia is a Finnish brand)
and...
1 Santa Claus - the real one!
Read more about Finland - the language, the people, the history and other useful information.
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