Finland attracts tourists with its bewitchingly beautiful northern nature, rare animal spices, hot sauna, and ski resorts. And that’s not all! Let us see some of our top 25 interesting facts about this hospitable country Finland.
High Coffee Consumption :
- On a per capita coffee consumption basis, Finland takes the first position in a list of coffee drinking nations (26.4 pounds/person per year).
Cleanest Water you can get :
- Tap water in Finland is the cleanest in the world, almost everywhere you can drink it without fear.
Importance to the Nature Resources :
- There are almost 180 thousand lakes in Finland. The largest lake in Finland and the fourth largest among the freshwater lakes in Europe is Saimaa.
Territories are Covered with Forest :
- Three-quarters of Finland’s territory are covered with dense forests. The most common tree species are pine (45 %), spruce (37%), and birch (15%).
3rd Most Alcohol Consumption Country :
- In terms of alcohol consumption per capita, Finland ranks third in the world, being behind France and Italy. All Finish alcohol drinks are made using the purest Finnish water.
Shared Golf Club between Countries :
- There is a unique golf club in the world – being there people can play in two countries at once because one-half of the club’s courses are located in Finland, and the second half – in Sweden.
All you should know about Finland :
- From year to year Finland is being included in the list of the most prosperous countries in the world, as well as in the list of countries with the best living conditions, along with Norway.
- There are only three times more people in Finland than saunas. According to this parameter, the Finns rank first in the world.
- Alcohol in Finland is insanely expensive. However, in Sweden, it is even more expensive, so the Swedes often go on a ferryboat to Finland to buy alcohol there.
- Due to the abundance of natural material in Finnish forests, wood was one of the most popular building materials up until the last century. Until now, there are entire wooden townships, that add charm to the country’s appearance.
- The official residence of Santa Claus is located in Rovaniemi – a Finnish city in the Lapland province. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country.
Interesting Facts about Finland :
- To ride a bicycle in Finland you have to wear a helmet, otherwise, the police may find you, and fines there are not so small.
- In the sky over Helsinki, the capital of Finland, sometimes you can see the northern lights.
- The entire monopoly on gambling in Finland belongs to only one non-profit company. All proceeds of this company go to charity.
- Fines for road traffic offenses in Finland depend on the offender’s salary. The higher is the salary, the greater is the penalty for the same violation. Here was paid the largest fine in the world – 170.000 EUR for speeding on 40 km/h.
- In the streets of small towns in northern Finland you can meet deer. The Finnish forest reindeer is a rare and endangered form of reindeer living in Finland.
17. Tipping is not accepted in Finnish establishments. Tipps is usually included in the price of goods and services.
20. Skates for skating on the ice was invented in the territory of modern Finland about 5000 years ago. Instead of the blade there were used sharpened animal bones.
Fact about Finland for Kids :
8. A traditional Finnish drink called «sima». It is sweet and not very strong: only about 1% of alcohol. The main component of sima is honey.
6. There are many mushrooms growing in the Finnish forests – cepes, chanterelles, and others, but the Finns never pick them, preferring to buy champignons in stores.
9. Finnish and Swedish are 2 languages that have state status in Finland. However, a vast majority of Finns also speak English.
18. In the 12th century Finland became the last country to convert to Christianity. Now the majority of the country’s population considers Lutheran Protestantism to be their religion.
19. The Finnish passport, along with the Swedish and English, has the widest opportunities for visa-free travel around the world.
Aww Facts about Finland :
21. Finland is notable for its love of extreme sports – throwing mobile phones, carrying wives on men’s backs, catching mosquitoes, swamping football.
23. One of the most popular activities in Finland is reindeer or husky riding. On this way of travel, you can go around the whole country.
Now you will be not surprised, that Finland topped the ranking of the happiest countries in the world in the World Happiness Report 2021 for the fourth time in a row. Would you like to touch this special spirit of Finland or are you not impressed enough? Don’t miss our next topic – maybe you will find a perfect place right for you!
