Forest
Percent of Finland covered in forest?
75%+.
Rocky.
Local name used by Finnish people to describe Finland?
Suomi.
How many islands does Finland have?
80,000+
What is the capital of Finland?
Helsinki
Wood type found in Finnish forests?
Pine, spruce and Birch?
Why are shipping lanes heavily monitored?
Distrust between Russia and Finland?
What did the word “Finland” mean, originally?
"Land of the hunters".
What if Finland had open sea?
Russia, Sweden would have shared maritime borders.
What did Finland lose in 1944?
Northern "right arm", city of cradle.
What’s the name of the Finnish law which guarantees public access to forests and lakes?
Every man’s right.
What is the total surface of the gulf of finland between russia and finland
30,000km^3
What is the most likely theory behind the name “Suomi”?
Which two countries fought for Finnish territory?
Sweden and Russia.
What is Finland's topography?
Flat, rolling mountains.
What is the percentage of forests that are protected?
13%
The Åland Islands speak which other language besides Finnish?
Swedish.
What is the less accepted theory behind the name “Suomi”?
"Fish scales".
When did Finland receive autonomy from Russia?
1809.
Which 3 countries does Finland border?
Sweden, Norway and Russia.
Who owns the majority of Finland's forest land?
Ordinary famillies.
What’s the name of the largest archipelago in the world which Finland holds?
Archipelago sea
Why do Finnish words differ from neighbouring countries?
Finnish language did not Germanize.
When was the last time Finland lost territory?
1944.
What’s the name of the Gulf located between Sweden and Finland?
Gulf of Bothnia