#1
Helsinki-Uusimaa is the most innovative region in the EU
Source: Regional Innovation Scoreboard
#1
in the sustainable development index
Source: Sustainable Development Report
#1
First place in European Happiness Equality Index
Source: The Happiness Research Institute
Hei!
Finnish word for "Hello!"
Mellunmäki
The world's northernmost metro station, in Helsinki
Restaurant Day
A Finnish invention allowing anyone to set up a restaurant for a day
#1 passport
Finns can travel visa-free to 174 countries (Germans, Brits and Swedes share this honour)
Source: Visa Restrictions Index
December 24
Santa Claus arrives with the presents on Christmas Eve, not Christmas Day