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Destination

Finland

Finland is quiet in the best way. These guides cover Helsinki, the lake country and the saunas, then the long road north to Lapland and the northern lights, with the slow pace that makes the trip worth it.

Finland in numbers

Finland covers about 338,455 km² and is home to roughly 5.6 million people, with Helsinki as its capital. The main language is Finnish, and you pay with the Euro (EUR).

Official name
Republic of Finland
Capital
Helsinki
Size
338,455 km2
Size in Europe
number 8 of Europe
Population
5.6 million
Language
Finnish
Currency
Euro (EUR)

Speak like a local

A few words go a long way. This is how you say them.

Word Meaning Say it like
Hei Hello HAY
Kiitos Thank you KEE-tohs
Ole hyva Please OH-leh HEW-va
Kippis Cheers KEEP-pis
Nakemiin Goodbye NAH-keh-meen