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Photo: Michal Pise, Michal.Pise, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.Test your knowledge of Suomi, the land of a thousand lakes and countless saunas! From its stunning nature to its rich history and unique culture, how much do you truly know about this fascinating Nordic nation? Let's find out!
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Helsinki is the capital and most populous city of Finland, located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. It's a major Nordic city known for its design, architecture, and high quality of life. The city was founded in 1550 by King Gustav I of Sweden, but its status as capital was established in 1812 by Alexander I of Russia, to reduce Swedish influence.
Photo: Michal Pise, Michal.Pise, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Lapland, Finland's northernmost region, is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. Far from city lights and close to the Arctic, the far north of Lapland gets a glowing sky on many clear, dark nights between late August and early April. The lights appear when particles from the Sun hit gases high up in the air.
Photo: United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Strang, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Ruisleipä is a dark sourdough bread made from rye – 'ruis' is simply the Finnish word for rye. In 2017 Finns voted it their national food, and they even celebrate Rye Bread Day on 28 February.
Photo: Ken Eckert, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Jean Sibelius is Finland's most celebrated composer, recognized globally for his contributions to classical music. His works, particularly 'Finlandia,' are deeply intertwined with Finnish national identity, nature, and mythology. He composed seven symphonies and numerous other pieces, leaving a profound legacy on Nordic music and inspiring national pride.
Photo: Photographerː Daniel Nyblin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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The Kalevala is a 19th-century epic poem compiled by Elias Lönnrot from Karelian and Finnish oral folklore and mythology. It is considered the national epic of Finland and has had a profound impact on Finnish national identity, art, and literature, inspiring many artists including Jean Sibelius. Its stories explore creation, heroes, and magic.
Photo: Elias Lönnrot, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Suomenlinna, often called the 'Gibraltar of the North', is an 18th-century sea fortress built on a group of islands off Helsinki. For more than 200 years it served first Sweden, then Russia and finally Finland. Today people live there all year round, and it is one of Finland's most popular sights.
Photo: Migro, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Finland declared its independence on December 6, 1917, shortly after the October Revolution in Russia. Before this, Finland had been an autonomous Grand Duchy under Russian rule for over a century, following its cession from Sweden in 1809. The declaration was a culmination of national awakening and political shifts, leading to its recognition as a sovereign state.
Photo: Government of Finland, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Finland has an astonishing number of lakes, with over 188,000 bodies of water larger than 500 square meters. This makes it one of the most lake-rich countries in the world. The total area covered by these lakes is about 10% of Finland's surface, contributing significantly to its unique landscape and biodiversity. Many of these lakes are interconnected, forming vast water systems.
Photo: Guillaume Baviere from Helsingborg, Sweden, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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With approximately 3 million saunas for a population of 5.5 million, saunas are an integral part of Finnish culture, found in homes, summer cottages, and even offices. It's not just a place for hygiene but also a space for relaxation, socializing, and contemplation. The tradition is so deeply ingrained that sauna etiquette is taught from a young age.
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The Moomins are the central characters in a series of books and comics by Swedish-speaking Finnish illustrator Tove Jansson. These gentle, curious creatures live in Moominvalley and embark on many adventures, exploring themes of friendship, family, and respect for nature. They are incredibly popular globally, especially in Japan, with their own theme park in Finland.
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