The flag of Finland has a white field with a large blue cross that extend to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.

Finland

Republic of Finland

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Finland (officially Republic of Finland) is an independent country located in Northern Europe, Europe. With a population of 5,650,325 people, it ranks #117 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 338,455 km² (#68 globally), with a population density of 17 people per km². The capital city is Helsinki. The official languages are Finnish, Swedish.

Key Facts

Population

5,650,325

#117 world ranking

Area

338,455 km²

#68 world ranking

Population Density

17/km²

Capital

Helsinki

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC+02:00

Continent

Europe

Bordering Countries

3

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

Bordering Countries (3)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Finland?
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
What is the population of Finland?
Finland has a population of 5,650,325 people, ranking #117 in the world by population.
How big is Finland?
Finland covers an area of 338,455 km², ranking #68 in the world by area. The population density is 17 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Finland?
The official languages of Finland are: Finnish, Swedish.
What is the currency of Finland?
The currency of Finland is euro (€).
What countries border Finland?
Finland shares borders with 3 countries: Russia, Sweden, Norway.

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