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FINLAND
Capital
Helsinki
Currency
€ (EUR)
Area
338,145 square km
Location
Finland lies in Northern Europe. It is bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland. Finland is situated between Sweden, Norway on the north and Russia on the east. Fifth of the territory lies beyond the Arctic circle.
Finland is the land of a thousand lakes. There is more than 60 thousand of them.
Finland is politically divided into six provinces. By reason of its geographic location, Finland is subject to an almost sub-arctic weather. The climate is typically temperate thanks to the presence of the Warm North Atlantic Currents near its coast.
Finland has a flat, low lying terrain.
Land boundaries
1,027 km
Elevation extremes
lowest point: Baltic Sea 0 m
highest point: Haltiatunturi 1328 m
Language
Official languages: Finnish, Swedish
Nationality
Finnish
Religions
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland about 81%, Finnish Orthodox Church about 1%, no religious affiliation about 17 %.
Time
UTC + 2
National holiday
2010
01 Jan New Year's Day
06 Jan Epiphany
02 Apr - 5 Apr Easter
001 May May Day
13 May Ascension
23 May Whit Sunday
26 Jun Midsummer
06 Nov All Saints' Day
06 Dec Independence Day
25 Dec Christmas Day
 The Map of Finland
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Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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History, Practical info
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Must see attraction: Northern Lights in the area of Syöte from September to March.
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