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Finland is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden to the west, Norway to the north and Russia to the east. It has a total land area of 338,424 square kilometers and is made up of over 188,000 islands and islets. Finland’s terrain is mostly flat with low hills and its highest point being Mount Halti at 1,328 meters above sea level. The majority of Finland’s population lives in the south of the country in urban areas such as Helsinki, Tampere and Turku. The climate in Finland is cold temperate with temperatures ranging from -20°C during winter months (Dec-Feb) to around 20°C during summer months (Jun-Aug). Rainfall varies across different parts with wetter areas receiving up to 700mm annually while drier areas receive around 500mm each year. Finland is renowned for its vast wilderness which covers approximately 70% of its total land area. This includes numerous forests, lakes and rivers which are home to a wide variety of wildlife including brown bears, lynx, wolves and wolverines. There are also over 450 species of birds found in Finland including some rare species such as great grey owls and golden eagles. In addition to this there are also many endemic plant species such as mosses, lichens and conifers found only in Finland’s boreal forests. Check andyeducation for Finland School and Education.