Finland contains 40 national parks (such as Koli National Park in North Karelia), from the Southern shores of the Gulf of Finland to the high fells of Lapland. Outdoor activities range …

Dec 18, 2025 · Finland, country in northern Europe. Finland is one of the world’s most northern and geographically remote countries and is subject to a severe climate. Nearly two-thirds of …

Finland is a Nordic welfare state that aims to be carbon neutral by 2035. It’s also the happiest country in the world. Around 75% of its surface is covered with forests, and it has the world’s …

Sep 25, 2025 · Finland is located in Northern Europe and is one of the Nordic countries together with Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland. Finland is a member of the European Union …

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Shine with facts about Finland Your friends cannot fail to be impressed with all the facts you’ll know about Finnish geography, history, people and economy.

6 days ago · Finland, the sixth largest country in Europe, occupies an area of 338,312 sq km (130,622 square miles) — about twice the size of the United Kingdom. Its coastline, excluding …

The total area of Finland is 338,144 km, making it the 8th largest country in Europe after Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Sweden, Norway and Germany. Of this, 10% is water and 69% forest …

Finland is one of the world’s most northern and geographically remote countries and is subject to a severe climate. Nearly two-thirds of country is blanketed by thick woodlands, making it the …

Helsinki Times is an independent online newspaper covering news and events in Finland. Helsinki Times is the first ever English language news site in Finland established in 2007. The site is …