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Finland, a country of forests and lakes, is perhaps best known for its unspoilt natural beauty. In Finland, enchant us the long, light days of summer and international festivals of performing arts, from opera and jazz to dance and tango. The Finnish winter landscape is a natural playground for every conceivable winter sport and activity. Friendly people, natural beauty on an extraordinary scale, excellent services and superb accommodation are some of the rewards for the visitor to Finland.

This heavily forested country is proud of thousands of lakes, numerous rivers, and extensive areas of marshland. Finnish way of life is a unique combination of the traditional and the modern.

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General information

Official name
Republic of Finland

Geographic Location
Northern Europe

Capital and largest city
Helsinki

Largest cities
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Vantaa, Turku, Oulunsalo, Jyväskylä, Lahti

Area
338 145 km²

Population
5 331 483

Time Zone
GMT +2 (UTC+3 From the last Sunday in March at 01:00 to the last Sunday in October at 02:00)

Currency
Euro

Official language
Finnish, Swedish (recognized regional language Sami)

Neighbouring countries
Sweden on the west, Russia on the east, and Norway on the north

Highest point
Haltitunturi (1 324 m)

Lowest point
Baltic Sea (0 m)

Longest rivers
Kemi (483 km)

Landing place
Helsinki, Vantaa, Turku, Oulunsalo, Tampere

Electricity
220 V (230 V), 50 Hz, a two-pin plug system

Ethnic groups
Finn 93.4%, Swede 5.6%, Russian 0.5%, Estonian 0.3%, Sami 0.1%

Religion
Evangelical Lutheran 89%, Greek Orthodox 1%, no religion 9%, other 1%