The name Suomi (Finnish for 'Finland') has uncertain origins, but a common etymology with saame (the Sámi) has been suggested. [17][18] In the earliest historical sources, from the 12th …

1 day ago · Finland, country in northern Europe. Finland is one of the world’s most northern and geographically remote countries and is subject to a severe climate. Nearly two-thirds of …

thisisFINLAND - things you should and shouldn't knowThe Swedish-speaking Finnish trio KAJ represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest with a cheerful sauna song that was the …

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Sep 3, 2025 · The steamer Suomi cruising from Jyväskylä In summertime, lake and archipelago cruises are a great way to see the scenery of Finland, although many of them only do circular …

Use this guide to plan a trip to Finland and immerse yourself in the country's nature, forests, lakes and culture.

Etymology The name Suomi has uncertain origins but a strong candidate for a cognate is the Baltic word zeme meaning "ground, earth, country." The exonym Finland has resemblance …