Geography
Finland is in Northern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 64, 26; it has Norway, Russia, Sweden.
Neighboring countries: Norway, Russia, Sweden
Europe
Finland
Finland is a country in Northern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Population
- 5.7 million
- Area
- 338,455 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- Finnish, Swedish
- Calling code
- +358
- Internet TLD
- .fi
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
Finland map preview: 64.00, 26.00
People and Culture
Finland uses Finnish, Swedish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Finland varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Finland is recorded with the official name Republic of Finland. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Helsinki
- Northern Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Helsinki
- Time zone data: UTC+02:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Finland is grouped under Europe.
- Finland has a listed area of 338,455 km².
- Finland is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Finland
What is the capital of Finland?
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
What continent is Finland in?
Finland is in Europe.
What currency does Finland use?
Finland uses the euro.
What language is spoken in Finland?
Finnish, Swedish is listed for Finland in this database.