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Finland, [a] officially the Republic of Finland, [b] [c] is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders 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.
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 blanketed by thick woodlands. Finland forms a symbolic northern border between western and eastern Europe.
Use this guide to plan a trip to Finland and immerse yourself in the country's nature, forests, lakes and culture.
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 biggest archipelago, as well as Europe’s largest lake district and last untamed wilderness, Lapland.
Reindeer, bears and elusive seals: Finland’s finest wildlife experiences. On your trip to Finland, you should try the sauna, pack the bug spray and be careful in the woods. Read on for more tips you should know before you leave.
Finland is a Northern European sovereign nation. It is also one of the world’s most northern and geographically remote countries. Finland is positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. It is bordered by 3 nations: by Sweden in the northwest; by Russia in the east and by Norway in the north.
thisisFINLAND. things you should and shouldn’t know. Life & society Architecture. Admiring art nouveau: Helsinki’s architectural eye candy. Helsinki showcases one of Europe’s richest concentrations of photogenic art nouveau buildings. We aim a camera at some of our favourite Finnish façades, towers, doorways and balconies.
Finland was a province and then a grand duchy under Sweden from the 12th to the 19th centuries, and an autonomous grand duchy of Russia after 1809. It gained complete independence in 1917. During World War II, Finland successfully defended its independence through cooperation with Germany and resisted subsequent invasions by the Soviet Union ...
Finland (Finnish: Suomi) is a country in Northern Europe and is a member state of the European Union. Finland is one of the Nordic countries and is also part of Fennoscandia. Finland is located between the 60th and 70th latitudes North.
From national parks and beautiful lakes to modern cities and the home of Santa Claus, these are the best places to visit in Finland.