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Biggest export industries in 2016.
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Business Economy Export Trade

Edited: 21.7.2020

The ‘peacemaker’ feeling. Martti Ahtisaari, the former President of Finland, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to…

Emoji

Edited: 11.6.2021

Education and know-how

Education and know-how

Finland’s high level of education and expertise are based on high-quality teacher education. Teachers in Finland are highly educated and respected professionals. Teaching is a popular profession and universities can select the most motivated and talented applicants.

Education Equality Government Society

Edited: 21.6.2023

Education and know-how

Education and know-how

Quality, efficiency, equality and internationalisation are the keywords of the system here. Education has transformed Finland into a world-class, knowledge-based society, in which higher education is provided by 14 universities and 24 universities of applied science.

Education Equality School Society

Edited: 28.1.2021

Nature and sustainable development

Nature and sustainable development

Bragging isn’t in our nature, but if it was, there would be a lot to brag about. Our pure and beautiful natural environment and our changing seasons are as amazing to visitors as to Finns.

Arctic Environment Forest Nature Purity Tourism Water

Edited: 26.1.2021

Nature and sustainable development

Nature and sustainable development

Finnish food is currently enjoying a renaissance as chefs combine old traditions with new culinary ideas from around the world.

Food Forest Nature Purity Water

Edited: 26.1.2021

Finland is the second most stable country according to the Fragile States Index 2024.

Finland is the second most stable country according to the Fragile States Index 2024.

Functionality and Wellbeing

Functionality and Wellbeing

Finland is the 2nd most stable and least vulnerable to collapse or conflict of the 179 nations listed in the Fragile…

Democracy Equality Facts Government Society

Edited: 21.5.2025

According to Reporters without Borders 2025, Finland ranks 5th out of 208 countries and territories in press freedom.

According to Reporters without Borders 2025, Finland ranks 5th out of 208 countries and territories in press freedom.

Functionality and Wellbeing

Functionality and Wellbeing

Finland ranks 5th out of 208 countries and territories in press freedom. The index measures the electoral process, political pluralism and…

Democracy Equality Facts Freedom Government Society

Edited: 21.5.2025

Finland is the second least corrupted country according to Transparency International 2024.

Finland is the second least corrupted country according to Transparency International 2024.

Functionality and Wellbeing

Functionality and Wellbeing

When it comes to public sector graft, Finland is one of the least corrupt countries in the world. That’s…

Democracy Equality Facts Freedom Government Society

Edited: 21.5.2025

Finland is the second best country in the world in terms of gender equality, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report.

Finland is the second best country in the world in terms of gender equality, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report.

Functionality and Wellbeing

Functionality and Wellbeing

Finland is the 2nd best country in the world for gender equality, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global…

Equality Gender Man Society Woman

Edited: 21.5.2025

Functionality and Wellbeing

Functionality and Wellbeing

Finland is a constructive, pragmatic and valued actor and contributor in international cooperation.

Democracy Development Policy Equality Export Government Trade

Edited: 22.7.2020

Functionality and Wellbeing

Functionality and Wellbeing

The Elders launched “fairness films” to support UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Democracy Equality Freedom Gender Healthcare Man Maternity Society Woman

Edited: 17.7.2023