Functionality and Wellbeing

Good governance, social innovation and functional solutions in business, industry and people’s everyday lives keep Finland running smoothly.

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Photo credit: Emilia Kangasluoma / Team Finland

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Functionality and Wellbeing

Functionality and Wellbeing

The success of Finland as a country is to a great extent linked with improvements in the status of women and gender equality. As provided for in the Constitution the Finnish society is committed to gender equality.

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Edited: 9.11.2022

Functionality and Wellbeing

Functionality and Wellbeing

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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Edited: 21.5.2025

Nature and sustainable development

Nature and sustainable development

This book is about real people, places, photographs and stories. We asked our fans on Facebook and elsewhere to share…

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Edited: 26.1.2021

Functionality and Wellbeing

Functionality and Wellbeing

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

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Edited: 22.7.2020

Nature and sustainable development

Nature and sustainable development

Finland – a film friendly country offering 25% tax incentive for filming, low bureaucracy, expert local crews and easily accessible locations.

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Edited: 26.1.2021

Functionality and Wellbeing

Functionality and Wellbeing

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

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Edited: 17.7.2023