Situated in Northern Europe, Finland 🇫🇮 (officially Republic of Finland) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 5.6 million and a total area of 338,424 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Finland through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Helsinki, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Finland located?
Finland lies in Northern Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 338,424 square kilometres, it ranks 67th in the world by total area.
Finland has a coastline as well as land borders with Norway, Sweden and Russia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Helsinki serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Finland has to offer.
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Who lives in Finland?
Finland is home to approximately 5.6 million residents — the 117th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Finnishs.
Finland is multilingual: the languages spoken include Finnish and Swedish. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Finland rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Finland is +358. Websites from the country typically use the .fi internet domain.
If Finland came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Helsinki) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Finland shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Finland
- Finland's flag emoji is 🇫🇮 — its two-letter country code is FI and its three-letter code is FIN.
- Finland covers 338,424 km², ranking 67th in the world by area.
- With about 5.6 million people, Finland holds the 117th spot in the world population ranking.
- Finland is a member state of the United Nations.
- Finland shares borders with 3 countries.
Finland — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Finland?
- The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
- What is the population of Finland?
- Finland has a population of approximately 5,619,911 people, ranking 117th in the world.
- Where is Finland located?
- Finland is located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Finland?
- The languages spoken in Finland include Finnish and Swedish.
- What currency is used in Finland?
- Finland uses the Euro (EUR).
