Finland Facts

Interesting Finland Facts for Kids

Here are some interesting Finland Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

Population: 5.5 million people live in Finland (2022)
Capital: Helsinki with over 1.3 million inhabitants
Name: Republic of Finland, in Finnish (short form): Suomi
Government: Republic, parliamentary democracy
Languages: Finnish (88%) and Swedish
Religion: mainly Christians (more than 71% are Evangelical Lutheran)
Life expectancy: 78 years (men) and 84 years (women)
Currency: 1 Euro (€) = 100 cents
National Symbols: Swan (national bird), brown bear (national animal), lily-of-the-valley (national flower), silver birch (national tree)
National Day: 6 December (Independence Day)
National Flag: The flag colours depict the blue of the lakes and the white of the snow. The anthem called ‘Maame’ (meaning ‘Our Land’)
History: Finland was settled already around 200 BC. In 12th century invaded by the Swedes and christianised. It was first a province and later Grand Duchy of Sweden. In the 17th and 18th century Russians claimed the territory and Finland was made an autonomous Grand Duchy of Russia. Finland gained its independence on 6 December 1917.
President: Sauli Niiniströ