Republic of Finland - Suomen tasavalta





Official languages: Finnish, Swedish

Capital: Helsinki

Government: parliamentary democracy, president Tarja Halonen

Flag: blue cross on a white background, symbolical for the blue of the lakes and the white of snow

Area: 338.145 km²

Population: 5.279.228

Currency: Euro

Independence: 6. Dezember 1917

national anthem: Maamme/Vart land ("Our Land")

International calling code: +358

Official religions: Protestant, Christian-Orthodox