Trivia in Finland

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Europe / Northern Europe

National symbols

Flag: Nordic cross flag with a blue cross on a white field. Symbolizes snow and lakes.

Finland Flag

Emblem: A coat of arms with a lion and sword on a red field. Represents courage and independence.

Finland Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • About 75% of the country is forest, with the highest paper recycling rate in Europe.
  • Over 180,000 lakes, called the "Land of a Thousand Lakes."
  • Coffee consumption per capita is among the world''s highest (approximately 10kg per year).
  • Over 2 million saunas including homes and facilities.
  • Mobile game "Angry Birds" is a product of Finnish company Rovio.
  • World's first wooden satellite "WISA Woodsat" planned for 2024 launch.
  • About 90% of citizens are said to be capable of daily conversation in English.
  • Moominvalley is fictional, but the theme park is in Naantali.
  • Finnish has two words for "yes" (Kyllä/On), used depending on context.
  • Fiber optic penetration rate is high; broadband has been defined as a basic human right since 2010.

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