Country

Finland

Also Known As Republic of Finland

Northern Europe

Finland is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. It declared independence from Russia on 6 December 1917. It is a unitary parliamentary republic. Its capital is Helsinki. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts

Capital

Helsinki 2

Population

5,652,881 2

2025 census figure, from Finland's own Wikipedia infobox.

Population Estimate Year

2025 2

Area (sq km)

338,455 2

Independence or Founding Year

1917 2

Finland declared independence from Russia on 6 December 1917, recognized by Soviet Russia on 4 January 1918. The Grand Duchy of Finland, an autonomous predecessor state, was established in 1809.

Classification

Sovereignty Status

UN Member State 1

Finland

Connections

Associated With

Helsinki

Helsinki is the capital of Finland.

Source Helsinki (Wikipedia)

Lake Inari

Lake Saimaa

Northern Europe

Scandinavian Peninsula

Bordered By Water

Baltic Sea

Finland encloses the Baltic Sea.

Source Baltic Sea (Wikipedia)

Gulf of Bothnia

Gulf of Finland

Has Capital

Helsinki

Helsinki is the capital of Finland.

Source Helsinki (Wikipedia)

In the Other Atlases

Same As

Finland

Also in Political Atlas: the same subject.

Nationals Include

Tommi Makinen

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Source Wikipedia, Tommi MakinenLead sentence 1tier 2

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Tommi Antero Mäkinen (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈtomːi ˈmækinen]; born 26 June 1964) is a Finnish racing executive and former rally driver.

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Origin Of

Nordic Classicism

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Source Nordic Classicism (Wikipedia)Article lead

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Nordic Classicism was a style of architecture that briefly blossomed in the Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland) between 1910 and 1930.

Eero Saarinen

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Hugo Simberg

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Source Getty ULAN artist record 500010149, Simberg, HugoBirth and Death Places

Quote, Birth and Death Places

Born: Hamina (Kymenlaakso, Finland) (inhabited place)

Kai Hietarinta

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Source Wikidata: Kai Hietarinta

Sigurd Johannes Savonius

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Angry Birds

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Clash of Clans

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The Act of Killing

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The Look of Silence

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Finnish Cuisine

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Source Finnish Cuisine (Wikipedia)

Jansson's Temptation

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Source Jansson's Temptation (Wikipedia)tier 3

Kalakukko

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Lohikeitto

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Makkaraperunat

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Source Makkaraperunat (Wikipedia)

Maksalaatikko

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Pihlaja

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Rosvopaisti

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Source Rosvopaisti (Wikipedia)

Salty liquorice

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Source Salty liquorice (Wikipedia)

Finnic Incantations

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Source Finnic incantations - Wikipedia

Kalevala

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Eino Kaila

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Source Eino Kaila, WikipediaLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Eino Sakari Kaila (8 August 1890 – 31 July 1958) was a Finnish philosopher, critic and teacher.

Georg Henrik von Wright

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Source Georg Henrik von Wright, WikipediaLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Georg Henrik von Wright (Swedish: [ˈjěːɔrj ˈhɛ̌nːrɪk fɔn ˈvrɪkːt]; 14 June 1916 – 16 June 2003) was a Finnish philosopher.

Ilkka Niiniluoto

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Source Wikipedia: Ilkka NiiniluotoLead sentence 1

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Ilkka Maunu Olavi Niiniluoto (born 12 March 1946) is a Finnish philosopher and mathematician, serving as a professor of philosophy at the University of Helsinki since 1981.

Site Of

Ainola

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Source Ainola (Wikipedia)

Björkudden

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Source Bjorkudden (Wikipedia)

Finland Parliament House

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Source Parliament House, Helsinki (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

The Parliament House (Finnish: Eduskuntatalo [ˈedusˌkuntɑˌtɑlo], Swedish: Riksdagshuset) is the seat of the Parliament of Finland.

Fortress of Suomenlinna

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Source Wikipedia: SuomenlinnaLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Located about four kilometres (2.5 mi) southeast of the city center of Helsinki, Finland, Suomenlinna is a popular destination for both tourists and locals, who enjoy it as a picturesque picnic site.

Helsinki Central Station

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Helsinki City Hall

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Source Helsinki City Hall (Wikipedia)tier 3

Kesäranta

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Source Kesäranta (Wikipedia)

Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge

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Source Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge (Wikipedia)Lead sentence 1

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Langinkoski is a rapid on the Kymi river in Kotka, Finland.

Tamminiemi

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Source Tamminiemi

Villa Mairea

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Source Villa Mairea (Wikipedia)tier 3

Elisa (company)

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Fenno-Filmi

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Fortum Oyj

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Source Fortum - WikipediaLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Fortum Oyj is a Finnish state-owned energy company located in Espoo, Finland.

Hartwall

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Source Hartwall - WikipediaLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Hartwall Ltd (natively Oy Hartwall Ab) is a beverage company based in Helsinki, Finland.

Karelian Trains

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Source Wikidata: Karelian Trainstier 2

Konecranes Oyj

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Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas

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Moomin World

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Neste Corporation

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Source Neste - WikipediaLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Neste Oyj (international name: Neste Corporation; former names Neste Oil Corporation and Fortum Oil and Gas Oy; Finnish pronunciation: [ˈneste]) is an oil refining and marketing company located in Espoo, Finland.

Nokia Corporation

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Nokia - WikipediaLead sentence 2

Quote, Lead sentence 2

Nokia's main headquarters are in Espoo, Finland, in the Helsinki metropolitan area, but the company's actual roots are in the Tampere region of Pirkanmaa.

Nokian Tyres plc

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Oulu Film Centre

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Source Wikidata: Oulu Film Centretier 2

Parlok

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Pori Brewery

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State Rifle Factory

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Source Wikidata: State Rifle Factory

Stora Enso Oyj

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Suomen Tivoli

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Tikka

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Source Wikidata: Tikka

Valmet

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Source Wikidata: Valmet

Elias Lonnrot

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Bank of Finland

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Ministry of Finance (Finland)

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Source Ministry of Finance (Finland) (Wikipedia)Lead paragraphtier 3

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The Ministry of Finance (FM, Finnish: Valtiovarainministeriö [ˈʋɑltioˌʋɑrɑi̯nˌministeriø], Swedish: Finansministeriet) is one of the 12 ministries which comprise the Finnish Government.

Nordic Investment Bank

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VATT Institute for Economic Research

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World Institute for Development Economics Research

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Finnish Education System

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Olkiluoto 3

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Source Teollisuuden Voima Official Site

Olkiluoto 3 EPR Construction Project

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ICEYE

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Found There

Finnish Famine of 1866-1868

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Finnish famine of 1866-1868, Wikipedia

Finnsheep

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Bengtskär

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Bengtskär

Bogskär

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Lågskär

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Source Wikidata: Lågskär

Levee

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Source Wikidata: Levee

Oura Archipelago

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Source Wikidata: Oura Archipelago

Scandinavian Mountains

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Source Wikidata: Scandinavian Mountains

Torne Valley

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Source Wikidata: Torne Valley

Constitution of Finland

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Source Wikidata: Constitution of Finland

Criminal Code of Finland

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Source Wikidata: Criminal Code of Finland

Law of Finland

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Source Law of Finland - Wikipedia

Nordic Law

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Source Scandinavian Law (Wikipedia)tier 2

Supreme Court of Finland

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Source Supreme Court of Finland: History (official site)

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