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🇫🇮 Finland Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Finland is a country in Scandinavia, Europe. It covers a total area of 338,145 km² and has a coastline of 4,600 km. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe
geographical region
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Region
Scandinavia
sub-region
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Total Area
338,145 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
18/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
4,600 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2/3
UTC offset
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Independence
1917
established
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Climate
Subarctic, cold winters, mild summers
general type

Location and Position

Finland is situated in Scandinavia, within the broader continent of Europe. The country has a coastline of 4,600 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Finland covers a total area of 338,145 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 5.6M across this area, the population density is 18/km². The capital city is Helsinki.

Climate

The climate of Finland is subarctic, cold winters, mild summers. The best time to visit is generally June–August (midnight sun), December–March (Northern Lights), when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Finland

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Norway
Oslo
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Sweden
Stockholm
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Russia
Moscow

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Finland located?

Finland is located in Scandinavia, Europe. The capital city is Helsinki.

How large is Finland?

Finland has a total area of 338,145 km² with a population density of 18/km².

What countries border Finland?

Finland shares land borders with: Norway, Sweden, Russia.

What is the climate of Finland?

The climate of Finland is Subarctic, cold winters, mild summers. The best time to visit is June–August (midnight sun), December–March (Northern Lights).

What timezone is Finland in?

Finland observes UTC+2/3 timezone.

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