Here are five interesting facts about Finland:
- Finland is popular for its Sauna culture. A sauna is a small, unique, enclosed room built to withstand extreme winters.
- Known as the "Land of Thousand Lakes," Finland is home to many lakes. Seventy percent of the land is covered by forest, and lakes comprise 10 percent of the total area.
- Finland ranked first in the Global Happiness Index for the eighth consecutive year, making it the happiest country in the world.
- In Finland, the sun may never set (the midnight sun) or stay below the horizon for an extended period (the Polar night).
- The legal principle of "Everyman's rights" grants everyone in Finland the right to access and enjoy the country's natural resources.