Finland

Finland

Capital: Helsinki
Population: 5,178,000
Languages: Finnish, Swedish
Religions: Protestant
Government: Republic
Currency: Markka
Exports: timber, paper, pulp, ships, machinery
Area: 338,145 sq. km.
Features: Mt. Haltia in the Kjölen Mountains is the high point at 4,343ft. The Tornio River follows the Swedish border. The Kemi River cuts cross-country. Many lakes dot the south, the largest being Saimaa with Päijänne further west. The Aland Islands are Finnish. V [NS] [VH]^M{UA}{EB}