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People in the country love the sauna. They visit it on holidays and weekends with family, colleagues, etc. In the past, Finns even gave birth in the sauna. The whole family often goes to the sauna together.

Is it true that Finland is the most sparsely populated European country? Yes, it is; the population density is only 16 people per square kilometer.

The Finnish language is fast and lively. Sometimes, the Finns chatter so much that it is difficult to understand something. However, the Finns are calm and reasonable, which is probably why they are often called slow.

Elk and reindeer often become victims of cars, especially at night in winter. Therefore, reindeer herders began to spray the antlers of their reindeer with a spray that, when dry, becomes a reflective coating.

The locals are a fairly frost-resistant nation. Children are hardened from infancy. You can often meet people on the streets in the cold without a hat, with an open neck, and in sneakers.

The country has about 180,000 lakes, and forests cover 75% of its territory.

In the cities of the country, you can quickly meet a hare, a relatively well-fed person who is not very shy. You will be woken up in the morning in many places by a pheasant's not-very-pleasant cry. In the northern cities of Finland, deer walk the streets.

Few locals pick mushrooms; they mostly prefer to buy chanterelles and champignons at markets and in stores. This is a fantastic fact since the country is covered with forests, which give people rich harvests of berries and mushrooms year after year.

The country's progressive tax system underscores its commitment to social welfare, with higher earners paying up to 52.5% in taxes. This approach promotes fair wealth distribution and is central to the country’s socio-economic structure.

Strong alcohol is sold only in Alko stores, and beer and cider are the only beverages available in regular stores.

February 14 is Ystävänpäivä - Friend's Day. On February 14, it is customary to congratulate not only your other half but also to remember your friends. This day was first celebrated in Finland in 1980 and only appeared on the calendar in 1996.

The local inhabotants have been in the Guinness Book of Records several times for the stupidest and strangest records. Every year, there are mobile phone-throwing competitions, wife-jogging, swamp soccer, beer rafting, naked 10-sports races, etc.

On average, there is one sauna per three people in the country.

Finland has repeatedly been among the top ten happiest countries in which to live.

Finland is the leader among EU countries in sweets consumption. Finns eat about 12-13 kg of sweets and chocolate per person yearly.

Finnish farmer Arvi Lehti invented clothing reflectors. His invention has saved people on the roads for over 50 years, preventing traffic accidents.

Finland is a Nordic country. Scandinavia includes three countries - Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Scandinavia often includes Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands, bringing this term closer to the concept of Northern Europe.

In Finland, parents traditionally arrange a sweet day for their children on Saturdays.

Finns are extraordinarily punctual; their time is significant. If you have a meeting with a Finn, don't be late.

The country has seven national symbols: the brown bear, swan, lily of the valley, white birch, perch, granite, and ladybug.