GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Finland
Finland lies between Sweden and Russia, north of the Gulf of Finland. Glaciated terrain, many lakes and boreal forests shape its inland landscape.
Fast Facts
- Helsinki faces the Gulf of Finland.
- The Gulf of Bothnia separates Finland from much of Sweden.
- Åland is an autonomous, Swedish-speaking island region of Finland.
Connected lessons
- FinlandCountry profile
Geographical connections
- NorwayBorders
- SwedenBorders
- RussiaBorders
- Nordic countriesRelated places