Finland: capital, population, borders and facts
Finland is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Helsinki. Roughly 6 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Finland shares a land border with 3 countries: Norway, Russia and Sweden. Its coast touches the Baltic Sea. The national flag uses white and blue.
| Capital city | Helsinki |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 6 million |
| Land neighbours | 3: Norway, Russia, Sweden |
| Seas and oceans | Baltic Sea |
| Flag colours | white, blue |
Outline of Finland
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Finland?
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
What is the population of Finland?
Finland has roughly 6 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Finland?
Finland borders Norway, Russia and Sweden.
Is Finland landlocked?
No, Finland is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Finland
In Finland, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Finland travel basics page.
Put what you know about Finland to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Finland is Helsinki. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Finland flag uses white and blue. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Finland has 3 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 6 million people, Finland is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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