FACTS ON FINLAND

Country name: Republic of Finland (Suomen Tasavalta)
Type: republic
Area: 337,030 sqkm
Regions: 11 districts & Åland
Capital: Helsinki
Participation: a.o. Council of Europe, European Union, Nordic Council, OSCE, UN/UNESCO

Population: 5,190,785 (2003)
Language(s): Finnish 93.5%, Swedish 6.3%, small Lapp- and Russian-speaking groups
Ethnic groups (from 1% on): Fins 93%, Swedes 6%
Religions: Evangelical Lutheran 89%, Greek Orthodox 1%, other 10%

Currency: Euro (EUR/€)
GDP / capita: US$ 26,200 (2002)