Finland is one of the Nordic countries located in Northern Europe. It is bordered with Russia to the east, Norway to the north, and Sweden to the west.

The north of the country is populated by unspoiled pine forests and glittering blue lakes – it is known as the ‘Land of a Thousand Lakes’ – while in the south lie vibrant urban centers such as Helsinki.

In the north of the country the Northern Lights can be seen in the winter and midnight sun in the summer. The Finnish also claim the that the fell of Korvatunturi in Lapland as the home of Santa Claus.