What is the Capital of Finland?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Finland is Helsinki. Finland is located in Northern Europe, Europe, with a population of 5,650,325. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Finnish.
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Helsinki at a glance
| Capital city | Helsinki |
|---|---|
| Country | Finland (Republic of Finland) |
| Region | Northern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 5,650,325 (116th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +358 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
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Finland in context
- Finland covers 338,455 km², making it the 66th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 17 people per km² ranks 176th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Norway, Sweden, Russia.
- With 5,650,325 people, Finland holds about 5.2% of the population of Northern Europe.
- That is roughly 0.7% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Finland has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Finland is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Finland — FAQ
What is the capital of Finland?
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
Is Helsinki the largest city in Finland?
Yes — Helsinki is both the capital and the largest city of Finland.
What country is Helsinki in?
Helsinki is the capital city of Finland.
What continent is Helsinki in?
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is located in Europe.
Is Helsinki the capital of Finland?
Yes — Helsinki is the capital of Finland (official name: Republic of Finland).
Helsinki is the capital of which country?
Helsinki is the capital of Finland, in Northern Europe.
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