Finland
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Capital
Helsinki
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Local time
11:46
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Population
5.51 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+358
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Currency
€ EUR (euro)
Finland
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Capital
Helsinki
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Local time
11:46
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Population
5.51 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+358
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Currency
€ EUR (euro)
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Average Salary
$ 3 781
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Petrol price
€ 1.89 pl
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Precipitation
536mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
338 424 km2
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Protected Area
15%
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Forest Area
73%
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Agricultural area
7%
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Railways
5923km
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Annual air passengers
13.75 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Finn - 93 %
Swede - 5 %
Sami
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Religion
Evangelical Lutheran - 84 %
Greek Orthodox - 1 %
other Christian - 1 %
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Languages
Finnish
Swedish
other
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Armed Forces
24 900
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Murders
2 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
11.9 l/person
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Smoking
23.2%
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Diabetes
6%
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Tuberculosis
6 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
metals and metal products, electronics, scientific instruments, shipbuilding, pulp and paper, foodstuffs, chemicals, textiles, clothing
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Agriculture
barley, wheat, sugar beets, potatoes, dairy cattle, fish
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Natural Resources
timber, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, chromite, nickel, gold, silver
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Energy Import
46%
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Natural Resources
timber, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, chromite, nickel, gold, silver
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Renewable Energy
41%
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CO2 Emissions
47 301kt
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Ease of Business
13 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
33
What not to do when visiting Finland
Finland Don’t be surprised with direct communication - Finns tell what they think.
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Finland Don’t forget to a firm handshake with direct eye contact and smile when greeting. It’s common to repeat your name while shaking hands.
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Finland Don't give potted plants, don’t give white or yellow flowers - they are used for funerals.
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Did you know?
In Finland, the amount paid for a speeding ticket depends on the driver’s income. It can rise to a five digit figure! Another interesting fact about Finland: there is a heavy metal band for children, called Hevisaurus.
Europe Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.
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Europe Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
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Europe Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
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Northern Europe Don't forget to disrobe completely before you sauna - bring a towel (only) if you are shy.
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Europe Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
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Did you know?
In Finland, there is a yearly ‘Wife-Carrying’ race.
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Europe Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.
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