The Republic of Finland is a member of the European Union and is made up of 19 regions. Russia, Sweden, and Norway are the nation's neighbors. Southwest Finland, Uusimaa, and Pirkanmaa are the three most significant regions. The area of the nation is 338,455 square kilometers. putting it as Europe's eighth-largest nation. Its climate is a blend of continental and maritime conditions.The landscape is primarily made up of modest hills, lakes, and level plains. There are more than 5.5 million people living there. With 656,229 residents, Helsinki is the nation's capital and most populated city, followed by Tampere and Turku. With almost 21 million passengers annually, Helsinki – Vantaa International Airport (HEL) is the busiest airport. Oulu Airport (OUL), with one million passengers annually, is the second-largest. With connections to every corner of the globe, Helsinki Airport ranks as the 30th largest airport in Europe. Finland's culture combines elements of European and Nordic cultures. The primary religion is Lutheranism. wedish and Finnish are the nation's official languages. The Swedish legal system is the foundation for the civil law system. There is a parliamentary republican system of governance. Right now, Prime Minister Sanna Marin is in charge of the government and President Sauli Ninistro is the elected head of state. The Euro (EUR), which is the official currency of the nation, is currently worth 0.94 USD. With an open economy, the nation has the 24th highest GDP in Europe, with a GDP of over $257 billion. The per capita income of its people is $49,334. Services and the industrial sector account for the majority of the GDP. Metals, metal products, electronics, machinery, barley, and wheat are its principal export commodities. Nonetheless, the nation has a high reliance on exports and has previously demonstrated sensitivity to slowdowns in the global economy. There are many different urban, cultural, and outdoor tourism destinations in Finland. It is particularly well-known for the northern Lapland region, which draws tourists in the summer and winter. Six UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located there. The Suomenlinna Fortress, the Helsinki Churches, the Aland Archipelago, the Northern Lights, Turku, and Oulu are a few of the important locations. In all, the country welcomes around 6.8 million tourists annually. The vast majority of visitors are from Europe. The nation, and Helsinki in particular, is a popular destination for cruise ships sailing north to reach the Arctic Circle.
