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Flag Description
White with a blue cross extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the dannebrog (danish flag).

Currency
The Euro. (€) This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.73 euros.

Astronomy
Today's date is March 19, 2010. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Northern europe, bordering the baltic sea, gulf of bothnia, and gulf of finland, between sweden and russia.

Climate
Cold temperate; potentially subarctic, but comparatively mild because of moderating influence of the north atlantic current, baltic sea, and more than 60,000 lakes.

Terrain
Mostly low, flat to rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Baltic Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Halti 1,328 m.

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Map of Finland

Finland

This is a map of Finland. The map illustrates the location of Helsinki and its proximity to Kokkola, Pori, Turku, and the Gulf of Bothnia.

Other countries on this map include: Sweden / Russia / Estonia

Finland News:
Finland news is currently unavailable.