2015
Helsinki Fashion Week held for the first time
Source: Helsinki Fashion Week
2005
The year Helsinki Design Week, Scandinavia's biggest design fest, was founded
1902
The year Francisco Tárrega composed the waltz that later became the Nokia ringtone
Mellunmäki
The world's northernmost metro station, in Helsinki
#3 passport
Finns can travel visa-free to 175 countries (14 other countries share this honour)
Source: Passport Index
December 24
Santa Claus arrives with the presents on Christmas Eve, not Christmas Day
62.2%
of Finns belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Source: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
43%
of Finnish people earn a higher education degree
Source: OECD