Presidential dialogue in the Finnish capital
In a natural continuation of Finland’s advocacy of dialogue in international relations, Helsinki hosts a meeting between the presidents of Russia and the US.
#1
Most Olympic medals total, per capita (302 in all) of any nation
2010
The year National Failure Day was introduced
How Finland found a road to reconciliation after the Civil War of 1918
A little more than a century ago, the newly independent nation of Finland experienced a short but brutal civil war. Though the conflict left deep scars, a culture of working together helped former enemies reconcile and allowed the country to progress relatively quickly in its nation-building process.
40%
of Finnish people earn a higher education degree
Source: OECD
