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Mar 12, 2024 · Finland, country in northern Europe. Finland is one of the world’s most northern and geographically remote countries and is subject to a severe climate. Nearly two-thirds of Finland is blanketed by thick woodlands. Finland forms a symbolic northern border between western and eastern Europe.
Feb 24, 2024 · The Danish are the tallest people in the Nordics, with the average male Dane reaching 182 cm / 5’12”, followed by the Icelandic men at 181 cm, and finally the Swedes, Norwegians, and Finns at 180 cm. To sum it up, the average Swedes, Norwegians, Danes, Finns, and Icelanders are all very tall compared to the rest of the world.
6 days ago · Finland has a relatively high fertility rate for Europe at about 1.75 children per woman in 2023. Finnish women have high labor force participation rates, and their educational attainment is higher than that of Finnish men. Finland’s family policy, like other Nordic countries, puts an emphasis on reconciling work and family life.
Finland has been dubbed the world's happiest country for six consecutive years by the World Happiness Report. But happiness in Finland doesn't mean everyone is smiling from ear to ear or that...
Feb 29, 2024 · Finland has 5.6 million inhabitants. The national languages are Finnish and Swedish (about 5% of Finns speak Swedish as their native language). There are also Sámi people in Finland. The Sámi are the only indigenous people of the European Union. Many Finns speak fluent English. 8% of the population speak foreign languages. Climate and geography.
4 days ago · However, in Finland and other Nordic countries, people tend to be more oblivious to those comparisons — and more content. 2. 'The pessimist will never be disappointed'
4 days ago · Finnish people tend to drive modest cars and live more restrained lifestyles, including clothing and material possessions, he said. “It’s human nature to compare ourselves to others, which often has a negative effect on our happiness.