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Population 5.4 million

Area 338,145 sq km

Language Finnish and Swedish

Currency Euro (€)

Capital Helsinki

International phone code 358

Time zone GMT + 2hr

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Podcast: in search of the Northern Lights

In our recent Reader Awards, we asked you to name the thing at the very top of your bucket list. The answer didn't surprise us one bit. It was, resoundingly, …

25 Dec 2017 • Greg Dickinson Podcast

In pictures: brushing shoulders with bears in Finland’s newest national park

In 2017, Hossa – an area of pristine wilderness with superb hiking near Finland’s eastern border – became the country’s 40th national park. Photographe…

05 Dec 2017 • George Turner Article

The most beautiful countries in the world – as voted by you

There's nothing like an amazing view to inspire you to book your next trip. To help spark your imagination, we asked our readers to vote for the most beautifu…

30 Aug 2017 • Rough Guides Editors Gallery

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