Facts

Finland boasts some 60,000 lakes. To enjoy a restful holiday surrounded by unspoilt nature, we recommend renting a holiday home and exploring the countryside either on foot, by bike or by boat.

Area:
approx. 340.000 km2

Population:
approx. 5,2 Mio.

Capital:
Helsinki (Helsingfors) approx. 550.000 inhabitants

Languages:
Finnish, Swedish

Currency:
Euro since 1.1.2002

Electrical supply:
220 V / 50 Hz

Since Finland is a member of the EU, all travellers from other EU states need to enter the country is a valid passport. According to current EU law, it is even possible for people from other EU member states to work here; something that many Germans take advantage of.

Roughly three-quarters of Finland is covered by dense pine and spruce forest. In the summertime, the average temperature is around 13°, whereas the long winters are very cold (on average -10°) and snowy.

Botschaft der Republik Finnland

Rauchstr. 1
10787 Berlin
Tel.: 030 / 50 50 30
Fax 030 / 50 50 33 33
www.finlandemb.de