16 Fun Facts About Finland
- Finland is the world's happiest country.
- Finland's population is only slightly bigger than Norway.
- But Oslo is slightly bigger than Helsinki.
- Almost half of Finland's foreign population lives in Helsinki.
- The Finnish language is totally different from the Scandinavian languages.
- All Finns learn Swedish at secondary school.
After Denmark and Sweden, Finland is the most socially just EU country. Among the world's richest countries, Finland is the third most dedicated to policies that benefit people living in poorer nations. Centre for Global Development, The Commitment to Development Index 2018 (CDI)
Finland Packing List for Winter
- Winter Coat. One of the most important things you'll need when going to Finland is a heavy-duty winter coat or parka.
- Warm Mid-Layers Tops. Underneath your coat, you are going to want to want a warm mid-layer.
- Warm Pants.
- Thermal Baselayers.
- Warm Socks.
- Warm Windproof Hat.
- Warm Gloves.
- Scarf.
Finland is regarded as one of the safest countries in the world. In 2017 the World Economic Forum report rated living in Finland as the number one safest place to be globally.
- the Best place to spot. The Northern Lights.
- More forest and water than. anywhere else in Europe.
- freedom to roam the land: everyMan's Right.
- The Most CReative. Food scene.
- The one and Only. Santa Claus.
- the Best place. for skiing.
- The Cleanest Air.
- 3+ million saunas.
10 Foods From Finland You Need To Try
- Ruisleipa (rye bread)
- Leipajuusto (bread cheese)
- Kalakukko (fish pie)
- Korvapuusti (cinnamon buns)
- Lihapullat (Finnish meatballs)
- Graavilohi (cured salmon)
- Mustikkapiirakka (blueberry pie)
- Salmiakki (salty liquorice)
In Finnish Happy/Merry Christmas is 'Hyvää joulua'.
Christmas in Finland begins, as is commonplace on public holidays in Finland, on Christmas Eve. Especially the evening of Christmas Eve has become the most important day of the Christmas period, and is nowadays a paid holiday in most workplaces.
The Finns are not Vikings. The original population after the Ice Age were from the East, Northern Siberia and that. The latest gene studies show that they are related to the current Sami people in the northern Norway, Sweden and Finland. So there are probably some Vikings in the mix, but that is not the general rule.
Greeting a Finn: saying hello in Finnish
- Day – (hyvää) päivää
- Afternoon – (hyvää) iltapäivää
- Evening – (hyvää) iltaa.
- Late morning – (hyvää) aamupäivää
Shouting, making a scene, or drawing too much attention to oneself is considered rude. When talking to a Finn, remember not to group Finns together with citizens of other Nordic countries, particularly not Sweden. Finns never interrupt when someone is speaking and tend to distrust those who talk too much.
The fundamental issue here is what motivates people, wanting to be the best (Masculine) or liking what you do (Feminine). India scores 56 on this dimension and is thus considered a Masculine society. India is actually very Masculine in terms of visual display of success and power.
In 2019, Finland was named as the happiest place on Earth for the second year in a row. On a societal level, Finland's success can be attributed to its rigid social safety network, culture of trust, high-quality education, and a strong commitment to gender equality.
Finland's judicial system is the most independent in the world, its police the most trusted, its banks the soundest, its companies the second most ethical, its elections the second freest, and its citizens enjoy the highest levels of personal freedom, choice and well-being.
24/7 daylight FOR OVER TWO MONTHSSummer in Finland is a spectacular time of the year. For those who venture north of the Arctic Circle, the sun does not set at all from May to August, while further south the sun can be visible for nearly around the clock during June and July.
A beautiful and sometimes mysterious land known for its breathtaking forests, stunning aurora displays, vast areas of unspoiled wilderness and its fondness for saunas. Finland is a country definitely not short on magical places to explore and discover.
Tipping. Normally tipping is not expected in Finland and a service charge is added in hotels and restaurants. Finnish people do tip only if they wish to appreciate good service or delicious food. It is not obligatory to give a tip to the taxi drivers.
But why does this country do so well on the safety scale? Well, Finland maintains extremely low crime rates – it's also been ranked as the most 'stable' country in the world, as well as having the best governance in the world, the most independent judicial system, and the safest banks in the world.
