Finland
Republic of Finland
People: Finnish
Finland is the land of a thousand lakes (187,888 of them) and has been ranked the world's happiest country for years running. Finland is located in Northern Europe and has a population of around 5.7 million. Its capital city is Helsinki, and the most widely spoken official language is Finnish.
By the numbers, Finland is the 116th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.07% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 66th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 17 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Finland — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Finland |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Helsinki |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Northern Europe |
| Population | 5,650,325 |
| Area | 338,455 km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official Languages | Finnish, Swedish |
| Dialling Code | +358 |
| Internet TLD | .fi |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
| ISO Code | FI / FIN |
| Borders | Norway, Sweden, Russia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Finland
What is the capital and currency of Finland?
The capital of Finland is Helsinki and the currency is the Euro (EUR), symbol €.
What is the capital of Finland?
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
What currency does Finland use?
Finland uses the Euro (EUR, symbol: €).
What language do they speak in Finland?
The official languages of Finland are Finnish and Swedish.
What is the dialling code for Finland?
The international dialling code for Finland is +358.
What side of the road does Finland drive on?
Finland drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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