Schön, etwas über Finnland zu erfahren.
Swamp soccer
Nature and geography:
- Finland has over 188,000 lakes, earning it the nickname „Land of a Thousand Lakes“
- About 75% of Finland is covered by forests
- Highest point: Halti fell (1,324 m), Enontekiö
- Longest river: Kemijoki (550 km)
- In summer, the north experiences the Midnight Sun, when the sun does not set at all
- In winter, Lapland experiences polar night (Kaamos), when the sun does not rise at all
Economy and well-being:
- Currency: Euro (€) (in use since 2002)
- GDP per capita: Around 58,000 USD (2024)
- Finland is one of the least corrupt countries in the world
- Finland’s education system is often ranked among the best globally
- Education and healthcare are free in Finland
- Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world multiple times (World Happiness Report)
Culture and society:
- Finland has the most metal bands per capita in the world
- Finns consume the most coffee per capita worldwide – over 10 kg per person annually
- Finland’s national epic is Kalevala
- Finnish inventions include: SMS text message, Linux operating system, heart rate monitor, Angry Birds game
- Finns are known for their „sisu“, a unique blend of resilience and determination
Interesting facts:
- Finland has more saunas than cars (over 3 million saunas)
- Finland contributed to funding the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard (also known as the „Doomsday Seed Bank“)
- Santa Claus’s official home is in Korvatunturi, Lapland
- Finland hosts wife-carrying, swamp soccer, and air guitar competitions
