Location: Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden, Norway, Russia, and the Baltic Sea.
Capital: Helsinki.
Population: About 5.6 million.
Language: Finnish (majority) and Swedish (official minority).
Government: Parliamentary republic, known for strong democracy and social welfare.
Economy: Highly developed; strong in tech (Nokia’s birthplace), forestry, clean energy, and design.
Culture: Famous for saunas (over 3 million!), heavy metal music, and design brands like Marimekko.
Nature: The “Land of a Thousand Lakes” (actually ~188,000) and vast forests; great for Northern Lights in Lapland.
Lifestyle: Consistently ranks as the world’s happiest country. Education and equality are top priorities.
