Finland

Where is Finland?

Finland is in Northern Europe, Europe, bordering Norway, Sweden, Russia. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Helsinki

Continent

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Population

5,515,525

Land area

338,424 km²

ISO codes

FI / FIN

Languages

Finnish, Swedish

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Calling code

+358

Internet domain

.fi

How Finland compares

Finland ranks 115th of 194 countries on this site by population and 65th by land area — roughly 0.07% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 23rd of 45 by population and 7th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 3 other countries.

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Flag of Finland: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Finland flag breaks down as 57.5% white and 42.5% blue.

• 57.5% white
• 42.5% blue

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Finland has a sauna culture so central that there are more saunas than passenger cars in the country.
2. The concept of sisu — quiet grit in the face of hardship — is often called Finland's national character.
3. Moomin characters, created by Tove Jansson, are beloved across Finland and far beyond.
4. Finnish design from Marimekko prints to Alvar Aalto furniture changed modern interiors worldwide.
5. In Lapland, the midnight sun and aurora borealis draw visitors to one of Europe's last great wildernesses.

Bordering countries

• Norway
• Sweden
• Russia

Finland: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Finland?

The capital of Finland is Helsinki.

What continent is Finland in?

Finland is in Europe, specifically the Northern Europe subregion.

What is the population of Finland?

Finland has a population of roughly 5,515,525 people, across a land area of 338,424 km².

What language is spoken in Finland?

The main languages of Finland are Finnish and Swedish.

Which countries border Finland?

Finland shares a land border with 3 countries: Norway, Sweden and Russia.