2. Approximately 373,030 km2 with 10% being water, 69%
forest, 8% cultivated land, 13% other
Is the northernmost part of Europe and is bordered by
Norway, Russia, Sweden, Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea, and Gulf
of Bothnia
The Climate of Finland is a continental climate as well as a
maritime type climate
3. Has two official languages: 93% speak Finnish and 6% speak
Swedish
Finland’s major religion is 89% Evangelical Lutheran followed
by 1% Russian Orthodox and 9% none
Finland celebrates Joulu, Runeberg’s Day, Laskiaistiistai,
Vappu and many other cultural events
4. Finland celebrates many events as we do in the United States
such as: Christmas, New Years, All Saints Day, and many
other special events
A traditional Finnish dish is Karelian Pastry which is eaten
throughout Finland
Finland main dance is the Tango which many other countries
dance to as well
