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Finland: flag, capital, currency and history

Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Helsinki. The currency is the Euro. Languages spoken include Finnish and Swedish.

Quick facts about Finland

Official name
Republic of Finland
Capital
Helsinki
Region
Europe, Northern Europe
Currency
Euro (EUR, €)
Languages
Finnish, Swedish
Calling code
+358
Internet domain
.fi
Area
338,424 km² (130,666 sq mi)
Land borders
Norway, Sweden, Russia
Demonym
Finnish
National day
Independence Day, December 6

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History of Finland

Finland was settled after the last Ice Age by Finnic peoples. From the twelfth and thirteenth centuries it became part of the Swedish realm. After the war of 1808 to 1809, Sweden ceded it to Russia, and it became an autonomous grand duchy. Finland declared independence in December 1917 and fought a civil war in 1918. It fought the Soviet Union in the Winter War of 1939 to 1940 and the Continuation War of 1941 to 1944. Finland joined the European Union in 1995 and NATO in 2023. It is a parliamentary republic, and Helsinki is its capital.

Key dates

  1. 12th centurySwedish rule begins to extend over parts of present-day Finland.
  2. 1809Sweden cedes Finland to Russia, creating the Grand Duchy of Finland.
  3. 1917Finland declares independence on 6 December.
  4. 1918A civil war is fought between Reds and Whites.
  5. 1939The Winter War with the Soviet Union begins.
  6. 1995Finland joins the European Union.
  7. 2023Finland joins NATO.

A short overview, not a full history. Dates are given for well-documented events only.

Currency of Finland

Finland uses the Euro (EUR, €). Use our free currency converter to check exchange rates.

EUR: Euro

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Finland?

The capital of Finland is Helsinki.

What currency does Finland use?

Finland uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).

What languages are spoken in Finland?

Languages used in Finland include Finnish and Swedish.

What is the calling code of Finland?

The international calling code of Finland is +358. Its internet domain is .fi.

Which countries border Finland?

Finland shares land borders with Norway, Sweden and Russia.

On which continent is Finland?

Finland is in Europe, in the region of Northern Europe.

What is the national day of Finland?

Finland marks Independence Day on December 6.

Neighbours of Finland

Flag of NorwayNorwayOsloFlag of SwedenSwedenStockholmFlag of RussiaRussiaMoscow

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Country data from the open mledoze/countries dataset (ODbL), with corrections. Flags from flag-icons (MIT).