Finland

Country Finland
Capital Helsinki
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Finnish, Swedish & Sami

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Finland was a province and then a grand duchy under Sweden from the 12th to the 19th centuries, and an autonomous grand duchy of Russia after 1809. It won its complete independence in 1917. During World War II, it was able to successfully defend its freedom and resist invasions by the Soviet Union - albeit with some loss of territory. In the subsequent half century, the Finns made a remarkable transformation from a farm/forest economy to a diversified modern industrial economy; per capita income is now among the highest in Western Europe. A member of the European Union since 1995, Finland was the only Nordic state to join the euro system at its initiation in January 1999. In the 21st century, the key features of Finland's modern welfare state are a high standard of education, equality promotion, and national social security system; currently challenged by an aging population and the fluctuations of an export-driven economy.

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Finland - Wikipedia
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Estonia vs Finland, 1st Match - Cricbuzz.comEstonia vs Finland, 1st Match  Cricbuzz.com

Iran end Finland’s fairytale run, reach semifinals with France, Poland, Spain - Volleyball WorldIran end Finland’s fairytale run, reach semifinals with France, Poland, Spain  Volleyball World

Finland to seek skilled labour with English curriculum - The Economic TimesFinland to seek skilled labour with English curriculum  The Economic Times

Finland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 1.29% - Investing.comFinland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 1.29%  Investing.com

Finnish students to return to mobile-free classrooms - ET EducationFinnish students to return to mobile-free classrooms  ET Education

From Finland to Norway: Nordic Heatwave Shatters Records, Leaves Arctic Regions Sweltering - NewsXFrom Finland to Norway: Nordic Heatwave Shatters Records, Leaves Arctic Regions Sweltering  NewsX

What makes Finland the ‘world’s happiest nation’? In a word, simplicity. - The Christian Science MonitorWhat makes Finland the ‘world’s happiest nation’? In a word, simplicity.  The Christian Science Monitor

Finnish president says ready to recognize Palestinian state - Al Arabiya EnglishFinnish president says ready to recognize Palestinian state  Al Arabiya English

Finland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.59% - Investing.comFinland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.59%  Investing.com

Rally Finland: Day 2 - Newsroom Toyota EuropeRally Finland: Day 2  Newsroom Toyota Europe

Vocational Education and Training and the Green Transition in Finland - OECDVocational Education and Training and the Green Transition in Finland  OECD

Tänak handed five-minute penalty after Finland scrutineer incident - WRC.comTänak handed five-minute penalty after Finland scrutineer incident  WRC.com

Iran end Finland’s fairytale run, reach semifinals with France, Poland, Spain - FIVBIran end Finland’s fairytale run, reach semifinals with France, Poland, Spain  FIVB

Finland’s president says he is ready to recognize Palestinian state - PressTVFinland’s president says he is ready to recognize Palestinian state  PressTV

Iran beat Finland to secure place in 2025 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship semis - Tehran TimesIran beat Finland to secure place in 2025 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship semis  Tehran Times

Finnish president says he is ready to OK Palestine recognition if government goes ahead with move - The Times of IsraelFinnish president says he is ready to OK Palestine recognition if government goes ahead with move  The Times of Israel

Finland complete perfect record to lead field into eighthfinals in Tashkent - Volleyball WorldFinland complete perfect record to lead field into eighthfinals in Tashkent  Volleyball World

Rovanpera emerges from home forests leading Rally of Finland - France 24Rovanpera emerges from home forests leading Rally of Finland  France 24

Finland’s president signals readiness to recognize Palestinian state - Middle East MonitorFinland’s president signals readiness to recognize Palestinian state  Middle East Monitor

Finland Bans Mobile Phone Use in Schools - News Central TVFinland Bans Mobile Phone Use in Schools  News Central TV

‘There can be a shocking amount of poop’: Hietsu Beach in Finland covered with 40 pounds of goose poop, v - Times of India‘There can be a shocking amount of poop’: Hietsu Beach in Finland covered with 40 pounds of goose poop, v  Times of India

Rovanperä edges ahead in high-speed Finland battle - WRC.comRovanperä edges ahead in high-speed Finland battle  WRC.com

Katsuta fastest in Secto Rally Finland shakedown - WRC.comKatsuta fastest in Secto Rally Finland shakedown  WRC.com

Rovanperä flies to Finland lead on Friday - WRC.comRovanperä flies to Finland lead on Friday  WRC.com

Korhonen tops WRC2 on wild Friday in Finland - WRC.comKorhonen tops WRC2 on wild Friday in Finland  WRC.com

Finland’s Short, Precious Summers Are Plagued by Goose Poop - The New York TimesFinland’s Short, Precious Summers Are Plagued by Goose Poop  The New York Times

Development Co-operation Profiles: Finland - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Finland  OECD

Finland Tops Global Mining Investment Rankings: Discover Why It's the New Leader in a Competitive Landscape - Investing News NetworkFinland Tops Global Mining Investment Rankings: Discover Why It's the New Leader in a Competitive Landscape  Investing News Network

Tanak clash with WRC scrutineer earns him five-minute Rally Finland penalty, suspended 35-point hit - AutosportTanak clash with WRC scrutineer earns him five-minute Rally Finland penalty, suspended 35-point hit  Autosport

Finland to offer English-language secondary school option in 2026 - YleFinland to offer English-language secondary school option in 2026  Yle

Gill grabs Junior WRC Finland lead as Johansson falls back on Friday - WRC.comGill grabs Junior WRC Finland lead as Johansson falls back on Friday  WRC.com

Iran beat Finland to advance to FIVB U19 world c'ships semis - Mehr News AgencyIran beat Finland to advance to FIVB U19 world c'ships semis  Mehr News Agency

Iran -Finland Men FIVB Boys' U19 World Championship 2025 01.08.2025 - Volleyball WorldIran -Finland Men FIVB Boys' U19 World Championship 2025 01.08.2025  Volleyball World

Finland's unemployment rate ranks second highest in EU - YleFinland's unemployment rate ranks second highest in EU  Yle

Finland's Outokumpu beats earnings estimates in challenging environment - ReutersFinland's Outokumpu beats earnings estimates in challenging environment  Reuters

Finland marks 19th straight day of 30-degree temperatures on Wednesday - YleFinland marks 19th straight day of 30-degree temperatures on Wednesday  Yle

Finland issues advisory to hundreds of its citizens in tsunami danger zones - YleFinland issues advisory to hundreds of its citizens in tsunami danger zones  Yle

WRC Rally Finland: Rovanpera survives puncture to double lead - AutosportWRC Rally Finland: Rovanpera survives puncture to double lead  Autosport

Solberg readjusts sights back to WRC2 title fight - WRC.comSolberg readjusts sights back to WRC2 title fight  WRC.com

Kalle on course in Finland - Motorsport WeekKalle on course in Finland  Motorsport Week

Preview: Secto Rally Finland - WRC.comPreview: Secto Rally Finland  WRC.com

Tänak grabs early lead in Finland - WRC.comTänak grabs early lead in Finland  WRC.com

Finland's Outokumpu posts Q2 earnings above expectations - TradingViewFinland's Outokumpu posts Q2 earnings above expectations  TradingView

Vestas wins 74 MW order in Finland - VestasVestas wins 74 MW order in Finland  Vestas

Foodie Finland: the best restaurants and cafes in Helsinki - theguardian.comFoodie Finland: the best restaurants and cafes in Helsinki  theguardian.com

The impact of increasing user charges for diabetes medicines: lessons from Finland - World Health Organization (WHO)The impact of increasing user charges for diabetes medicines: lessons from Finland  World Health Organization (WHO)

Russian Jets Spook Finland As They Enter NATO Territory Amid Revenge Strikes On Ukraine | Watch - Times of IndiaRussian Jets Spook Finland As They Enter NATO Territory Amid Revenge Strikes On Ukraine | Watch  Times of India

Finland’s National Day - The Program has been announced - Nordic CircleFinland’s National Day - The Program has been announced  Nordic Circle

Finland traps 14 GWh of waste heat a mile underground using breakthrough tubes - Interesting EngineeringFinland traps 14 GWh of waste heat a mile underground using breakthrough tubes  Interesting Engineering

Jazz should be quite relieved by Lauri Markkanen's message to Finland - The J-NotesJazz should be quite relieved by Lauri Markkanen's message to Finland  The J-Notes

The Visit Finland DataHub - OECDThe Visit Finland DataHub  OECD

Congress to observe county and municipal elections in Finland - The Council of EuropeCongress to observe county and municipal elections in Finland  The Council of Europe

Finland's foreigner removals up by 30%, news group reports - YleFinland's foreigner removals up by 30%, news group reports  Yle

Sweden Defeats U.S.; Finland Tops Canada at World Junior Summer Showcase - Team USA HockeySweden Defeats U.S.; Finland Tops Canada at World Junior Summer Showcase  Team USA Hockey

Largest Buddhist monastery in the Nordics established in Finland - YleLargest Buddhist monastery in the Nordics established in Finland  Yle

Sweden Beats Canada, 8-4; Finland Tops U.S., 6-3, at World Junior Summer Showcase - Team USA HockeySweden Beats Canada, 8-4; Finland Tops U.S., 6-3, at World Junior Summer Showcase  Team USA Hockey

Nordic Prime Ministers meet in Finland for summer meeting - The Nordic Co-operationNordic Prime Ministers meet in Finland for summer meeting  The Nordic Co-operation

World Rally Championship: Rally Finland experience will be 'special feeling' - Josh McErlean - BBCWorld Rally Championship: Rally Finland experience will be 'special feeling' - Josh McErlean  BBC

Finland backs France’s declaration on two-state solution for Palestine - Latest news from AzerbaijanFinland backs France’s declaration on two-state solution for Palestine  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Finland's Niinisto: Trump to continue diplomacy with Putin - DWFinland's Niinisto: Trump to continue diplomacy with Putin  DW

Secto Rally Finland Friday WRC2 highlights - Motorsport.comSecto Rally Finland Friday WRC2 highlights  Motorsport.com

Finland joins French-led call to recognise Palestinian statehood - YleFinland joins French-led call to recognise Palestinian statehood  Yle

6 Things People Do Differently In Finland, The Happiest Country In The World - HuffPost6 Things People Do Differently In Finland, The Happiest Country In The World  HuffPost

Finland’s Geyser Batteries secures EIC Accelerator funding to scale grid-stabilizing tech - BeBeez InternationalFinland’s Geyser Batteries secures EIC Accelerator funding to scale grid-stabilizing tech  BeBeez International

Rovanpera Emerges From Home Forests Leading Rally Of Finland - Barron'sRovanpera Emerges From Home Forests Leading Rally Of Finland  Barron's

Santa feels the heat as Lapland buckles in Finland's record-breaking heatwave - BBCSanta feels the heat as Lapland buckles in Finland's record-breaking heatwave  BBC

KLM introduces new winter destination: Kittilä, Finland - KLM NewsroomKLM introduces new winter destination: Kittilä, Finland  KLM Newsroom

Why Everyone’s Turning to Finland on National Security - Bloomberg.comWhy Everyone’s Turning to Finland on National Security  Bloomberg.com

Valtonen: No reason to change Finnish policy on recognising Palestine - YleValtonen: No reason to change Finnish policy on recognising Palestine  Yle

Now, Test Your Limits in Croatia, Morocco, and Finland: Endurance Tourism on the Rise - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Test Your Limits in Croatia, Morocco, and Finland: Endurance Tourism on the Rise  Travel And Tour World

India a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program - The PIE NewsIndia a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program  The PIE News

Finland and India: Strengthening Talent Mobility and Opportunities - Suomi ulkomaillaFinland and India: Strengthening Talent Mobility and Opportunities  Suomi ulkomailla

‘It’s everyone’s business.’ In Finland, national security is a shared responsibility. - The Christian Science Monitor‘It’s everyone’s business.’ In Finland, national security is a shared responsibility.  The Christian Science Monitor

Finland Faces Shocking Tourist Disappointment as Iconic Helsinki Cathedral is Covered for Vital Renovations at Historic Senate Square - Travel And Tour WorldFinland Faces Shocking Tourist Disappointment as Iconic Helsinki Cathedral is Covered for Vital Renovations at Historic Senate Square  Travel And Tour World

Finland: health system summary 2024 - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesFinland: health system summary 2024  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Mixed reactions in Finland over EU-US trade deal - YleMixed reactions in Finland over EU-US trade deal  Yle

Solberg crashes out of Finland, says WRC2 title “doesn’t look great” - DirtFishSolberg crashes out of Finland, says WRC2 title “doesn’t look great”  DirtFish

Asahi Kasei to supply electrolyzer for green hydrogen project in Finland - chemengonline.comAsahi Kasei to supply electrolyzer for green hydrogen project in Finland  chemengonline.com

Finland notifies UN of withdrawal from landmine ban treaty - ReutersFinland notifies UN of withdrawal from landmine ban treaty  Reuters

Finland’s Digital-First Economy Meets iGaming: Why MGA-Licensed Casinos Are Booming - The European Business ReviewFinland’s Digital-First Economy Meets iGaming: Why MGA-Licensed Casinos Are Booming  The European Business Review

Finland needs to leverage talent and natural resources to drive productivity growth and green industrial transition - OECDFinland needs to leverage talent and natural resources to drive productivity growth and green industrial transition  OECD

Finland’s president says he will recognise Palestinian state as Israel and Palestine have 'suffered' - Middle East EyeFinland’s president says he will recognise Palestinian state as Israel and Palestine have 'suffered'  Middle East Eye

Rovanpera builds advantage over Neuville at Rally Finland - MSNRovanpera builds advantage over Neuville at Rally Finland  MSN

Secto Rally Finland Friday afternoon highlights - Motorsport.comSecto Rally Finland Friday afternoon highlights  Motorsport.com

Tänak given five-minute penalty for collision with rally official - DirtFishTänak given five-minute penalty for collision with rally official  DirtFish

Northern Finland nears 30°C, south faces stormy weather - Helsinki TimesNorthern Finland nears 30°C, south faces stormy weather  Helsinki Times

Finland bets on geothermal technology - InspenetFinland bets on geothermal technology  Inspenet

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Batmunkh Battsetseg to visit Finland - ValtioneuvostoMinister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Batmunkh Battsetseg to visit Finland  Valtioneuvosto

President of Finland receives Foreign Minister of Mongolia - AKI PressPresident of Finland receives Foreign Minister of Mongolia  AKI Press

Finland travel - Lonely PlanetFinland travel  Lonely Planet

Finland sees fewer new car registrations - YleFinland sees fewer new car registrations  Yle

Rovanperä romping clear in Finland - DirtFishRovanperä romping clear in Finland  DirtFish

Secto Rally Finland Friday WRC3 highlights - Motorsport.comSecto Rally Finland Friday WRC3 highlights  Motorsport.com

Finland's Outokumpu warns on weak Europe as demand, pricing concerns persist - Yahoo.coFinland's Outokumpu warns on weak Europe as demand, pricing concerns persist  Yahoo.co

Nordic Tax Freedom vs. Trans-Atlantic Withholding: Comparing Online Casino Models in Finland & the U.S. - The European Business ReviewNordic Tax Freedom vs. Trans-Atlantic Withholding: Comparing Online Casino Models in Finland & the U.S.  The European Business Review

Finland ready to recognise Palestinian state - New Age BDFinland ready to recognise Palestinian state  New Age BD

Electric vehicle growth offsets slump in Finnish car market - Helsinki TimesElectric vehicle growth offsets slump in Finnish car market  Helsinki Times

UPM plans to end paper production in Kaukas, Lappeenranta and plans to shift coated mechanical paper production in Finland to its Rauma mill - upm.comUPM plans to end paper production in Kaukas, Lappeenranta and plans to shift coated mechanical paper production in Finland to its Rauma mill  upm.com

I spent 72 hours in Finland and can confirm it is one of the most magical countries to visit in December - Vogue IndiaI spent 72 hours in Finland and can confirm it is one of the most magical countries to visit in December  Vogue India

WRC Finland: Rovanpera shines in changeable weather as Tanak hits trouble - AutosportWRC Finland: Rovanpera shines in changeable weather as Tanak hits trouble  Autosport