Finland has an area of 338,500 square kilometers and borders Sweden, Russia, and Norway. With a population of around 5.5 million people, Finland has two official languages - Finnish and Swedish. Finland has dense forests, over 180,000 islands, and is known for its natural scenery including lakes, rivers, and wildlife such as bears, elk, and reindeer. The capital and largest city of Finland is Helsinki, located on the southern coast with around 650,000 residents, and notable landmarks include the Cathedral of Helsinki, Senate Square, and the historic Suomenlinna fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.