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Finland Travel Guide

People of Finland

Population

5,244,749

Age Distribution

0-14 years

443,738 (Male), 427,875 (Females)

15-64 years

1,773,232 (Male), 1,731,808 (Females)

65 years and over

349,826 (Male), 518,270 (Females)

Population Growth Rate

0%

Ethnic Groups

Finn 93.4%, Swede 5.6%, Russian 0.5%, Estonian 0.3%, Roma (Gypsy) 0.1%, Sami 0.1% (2006)

Religions

Lutheran Church of Finland 82.5%, Orthodox Church 1.1%, other Christian 1.1%, other 0.1%, none 15.1% (2006)

Languages

Finnish 91.5% (official), Swedish 5.5% (official), other 3% (small Sami- and Russian-speaking minorities) (2006)

Life Expectancy

Total

78.82

Among Males

75.31

Among Females

82.46

Nationality

Noun

Finn(s)

Adjective

Finnish

Literacy Rates

Definition

age 15 and over can read and write

Total

100%

Among Males

100%

Among Females

100%

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Why Travel to Finland?

  • Explore the Aland Islands in summertime - perfect for cycling with rolling countryside and flower-filled meadows.
  • Observe the culture and traditions of the Sami people at Inari in Lapland.
  • Hike Lapland's Karhunkierros trail - one of Finland's finest walks.
  • Spend a few days in Helsinki, travel by tram and discover the sights of Finland's Baltic capital.
  • Visit Lapland at Christmas, stay in a snow hotel and search for Santa Claus at Rovaniemi.
  • Get close to nature in the eastern wilderness of Finland on a brown bear spotting break.