Finland

Finland is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the west, Norway to the north, Russia to the east, and is bordered by the Baltic Sea to the south and west. The capital of Finland is Helsinki. Finland is known for its vast natural landscapes, which include forests, lakes (over 180,000 of them), and islands. The country is famous for its commitment to education, social welfare, and environmental sustainability. Finland is also known for its modern design and as the home of Santa Claus, with his legendary residence in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. Finnish culture emphasizes a love of nature, the sauna, and a strong literary and musical tradition. In winter, Finland offers spectacular views of the Northern Lights, while in summer it is famous for the midnight sun. Population of Finland from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 5.51 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 5.52 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 5.53 million inhabitants. Capital (Helsinki): Population in 2020: About 656,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Helsinki: ~656,000 Espoo: ~290,000 Tampere: ~238,000 Vantaa: ~235,000 Oulu: ~203,000 Turku: ~195,000 Jyväskylä: ~142,000 Lahti: ~120,000 Kuopio: ~119,000 Kouvola: ~81,000 Finland is divided into 19 regions, called "maakunta" in Finnish: Uusimaa Southwest Finland (Varsinais-Suomi) Satakunta Tavastia Proper (Kanta-Häme) Pirkanmaa Päijänne Tavastia (Päijät-Häme) Kymenlaakso South Karelia (Etelä-Karjala) South Savo (Etelä-Savo) North Savo (Pohjois-Savo) North Karelia (Pohjois-Karjala) Central Finland (Keski-Suomi) Southern Ostrobothnia (Etelä-Pohjanmaa) Ostrobothnia (Pohjanmaa) Central Ostrobothnia (Keski-Pohjanmaa) Northern Ostrobothnia (Pohjois-Pohjanmaa) Kainuu Lapland (Lappi) Åland Islands (Ahvenanmaa) GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 238,000 million Euros. 2019: About 242,000 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)