Finland is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe, bordering Russia, Sweden, and Norway. It covers an area of 338,424 square kilometers and has a population of around 5.5 million people. The country is known for its stunning natural beauty, including vast forests, thousands of lakes, and the Northern Lights.
The official language spoken in Finland is Finnish, which is the mother tongue of around 90% of the population. Swedish is also an official language, and many Finns speak English as a second language.
The primary currency used in Finland is the Euro (EUR), which replaced the Finnish markka in 2002. Major credit cards are widely accepted, and ATMs are available in most towns and cities.
The local time in Finland is GMT+2, making it two hours ahead of GMT in the UK. Finland observes daylight saving time, which means that during the summer months, it is one hour ahead of GMT in the UK.
The flight time from the UK to Finland varies depending on the destination, but it typically takes around 2.5 to 3 hours to fly to Helsinki, the capital city. Helsinki Airport is the main airport in Finland and is located approximately 17 kilometers north of the city center. The airport is served by a number of international airlines and offers connections to major cities in Europe and beyond. The address for the airport is Lentäjäntie 3, 01530 Vantaa, Finland.