Finland
Republic of Finland
Europe · Northern Europe
Famous Personality
Jean Sibelius
composer
He is Finland's best-known classical composer and a major national cultural figure.
Local Delicacy
Karjalanpiirakka
These Karelian pies are thin rye pastries usually filled with rice porridge.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Suomenlinna
This sea fortress near Helsinki is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major national landmark.
Agriculture & Produce
Barley is Finland's dominant cereal by area and is crucial for feed and malting.
Strawberries are Finland's best-known cultivated fruit crop and a major part of summer horticulture.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The kantele is Finland’s national instrument and a cornerstone of its folk identity.
The accordion is extremely popular in Finnish dance, folk, and schlager traditions.
The violin is a major instrument in Finnish pelimanni folk music and dance tunes.
The electric guitar is highly prominent in Finland’s rock and especially metal scenes.
The jouhikko is an old bowed lyre revived as a distinctive instrument in Finnish folk music.