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Finland
- Location
Location Description
Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Bothnia, north of Estonia, west of Russia
- Continent
- Europe
- Independent
- Yes
- Flag
Flag Description
The flag of this country has a white field with a large blue cross that extend to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Languages
- Finnish, Swedish
- Currency
- (euro)
- Size
- 130,678 sq mi (338,455 sq km) — 68th largest
- Total Population
- 5,650,325 people — 117th largest
- Population Density
- 43.2 people per sq mi (16.7 people per sq km) — 213th largest
- Fun Facts
- Originated the term "sauna," and nearly all of its homes have one built in
- Provides a "baby box" care package to all new parents