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A Finn’s mother tongue is either Finnish, Swedish (5.6% of the population are Swedish speakers) or Saami (some 8,000 native speakers). Finnish belongs to the small Finno-Ugrian language group; outside Finland it is understood (and to some extent spoken) in Estonia.

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2025年1月17日 · The domestic run-off contest, known as UMK, has evolved into a major event in its own right. In addition to giving artists the chance to compete for a spot in the Eurovision Song Contest, it offers them increased visibility and recognition on the Finnish market.

2021年1月26日 · FINFO – Facts about Finland Functionality and Wellbeing. A brief introduction to Finnish society, lifestyle, culture and history. Basic facts and figures about population, languages, religion, education, Finland and Finnish society.

Finns are generally in a good mood on this day, and like to eat a festive meal with family or friends. On my first Finnish Independence Day, I went to a nice restaurant with some fellow students and ate delicious Finnish cuisine.

The Finland Fact Book, compiled by Invest in Finland, provides an overview of the most attractive business opportunities in Finland across various industry segments, informs you about Finland as an investment destination and highlights global industry leaders who are already in Finland.. The Business Guide is aimed at companies looking to establish operations in Finland.

Area: 338,462 km² (131,991 square miles), the fifth-largest country in Western Europe; Greatest length from north to south: 1,157 km (717 miles); Greatest width from east to west: 542 km (336 miles); Capital: Helsinki (1.4 million inhabitants in metropolitan area); Climate: Great contrasts – cold winters and fairly warm summers (2019 extremes: coldest day in Utsjoki …

ThisisFINLAND forms an attractive window on Finland for everyone interested in our country, its culture and its people. We cover anything related to Finland and Finnish society.

Your friends cannot fail to be impressed with all the facts you’ll know about Finnish geography, history, people and economy.