Finland

Northern Europe, Finland
Finland

People from Finland are called:

Male/General:

Finnish

Pronunciation:

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

Quick Facts

Population:
5,563,970 (2024 est.)
Country:
Finland
Region:
Northern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the Germanic word 'Finn', possibly meaning 'wanderer' or 'finder'.

About Finland

  • Capital city: Helsinki.
  • EU member since 1995, Euro area member since 1999.
  • Nordic country known for saunas, Nokia, and education system.
  • Land of a thousand lakes with strong connection to nature.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Sweden

west of Finland

People are called:

Swedish

Norway

northwest of Finland

People are called:

Norwegian

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