Finland
(Suomen Tasavalta (Finnish); Republiken Finland (Swedish) (Republic of Finland))
Capital: Helsinki
Population (Estimated July 2012): 5,262,930
Area Total: 338,424 km2 or 130,666 mi2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official Language: Finnish or Swedish
Political Information: Parliamentary Republic
Official Religion: Lutheran Church of Finland (approximately 82.5% of the population are Lutheran, 2.3% have other religious beliefs and 15.1% have no religious beliefs)
Highest Mountain: Haltiatunturi at 1,328m or 4,357ft
Largest River:
Time Zone (GMT/UTC): +2:00
Wildlife:
Counties/Provinces/States: 19 regions (maakunnat, singular – maakunta (Finnish); landskapen, singular – landskapet (Swedish)); Aland (Swedish), Ahvenanmaa (Finnish); Etela-Karjala (Finnish), Sodra Karelen (Swedish) [South Karelia]; Etela-Pohjanmaa (Finnish), Sodra Osterbotten (Swedish) [South Ostrobothnia]; Etela-Savo (Finnish), Sodra Savolax (Swedish) [South Savo]; Kanta-Hame (Finnish), Egentliga Tavastland (Swedish); Kainuu (Finnish), Kajanaland (Swedish); Keski-Pohjanmaa (Finnish), Mellersta Osterbotten (Swedish) [Central Ostrobothnia]; Keski-Suomi (Finnish), Mellersta Finland (Swedish) [Central Finland]; Kymenlaakso (Finnish), Kymmenedalen (Swedish); Lappi (Finnish), Lappland (Swedish); Paijat-Hame (Finnish), Paijanne-Tavastland (Swedish); Pirkanmaa (Finnish), Birkaland (Swedish) [Tampere]; Pohjanmaa (Finnish), Osterbotten (Swedish) [Ostrobothnia]; Pohjois-Karjala (Finnish), Norra Karelen (Swedish) [North Karelia]; Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Finnish), Norra Osterbotten (Swedish) [North Ostrobothnia]; Pohjois-Savo (Finnish), Norra Savolax (Swedish) [North Savo]; Satakunta (Finnish and Swedish); Uusimaa (Finnish), Nyland (Swedish) [Newland]; Varsinais-Suomi (Finnish), Egentliga Finland (Swedish) [Finland Proper]
Additional: Independence from Russia on the 6th of December 1917.
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Finland, located in Northern Europe, is a country known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. With its vast forests, thousands of lakes, and picturesque landscapes, Finland offers a unique and unforgettable travel experience. The country is also...