Finland

Regions of Finland

Discover the cultural and geographical diversity of Finland through its 19 unique regions

19 regions

63 cities

5.6M inhabitants

5 UNESCO

Overall Statistics

Consolidated data across all regions

Average Tourism Index

Cities

5.6M

inhabitants

UNESCO

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Each region has its own personality, traditions and unique landscapes

FI-18

Uusimaa

Capital: Helsinki

9,568 km²

1.8M

Continental

Attractions

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (UNESCO)Helsinki CathedralTemppeliaukio Church (Rock Church)+1

Cities (4)

Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa +1 more

1 UNESCO sites

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FI-10

Lapland

Capital: Rovaniemi

98,984 km²

176K

Temperate

Attractions

Santa Claus VillageNorthern Lights (Aurora Borealis)Sámi Culture+2

Cities (4)

Rovaniemi, Kemi, Tornio +1 more

No UNESCO sites

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FI-19

Southwest Finland

Capital: Turku

10,912 km²

486K

Continental

Attractions

Turku CastleTurku CathedralArchipelago National Park+1

Cities (4)

Turku, Salo, Raisio +1 more

No UNESCO sites

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FI-11

Pirkanmaa

Capital: Tampere

14,469 km²

536K

Continental

Attractions

Pyynikki Observation TowerSärkänniemi amusement parkMoomin Museum+1

Cities (4)

Tampere, Nokia, Ylöjärvi +1 more

No UNESCO sites

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FI-01

Åland Islands

Capital: Mariehamn

1,580 km²

31K

Temperate

Attractions

Kastelholm CastleÅland Maritime MuseumBomarsund Fortress ruins+1

Cities (1)

Mariehamn

No UNESCO sites

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FI-02

South Savo

Capital: Mikkeli

18,768 km²

131K

Continental

Attractions

Olavinlinna Castle and Opera FestivalLake SaimaaKerimäki Church (world's largest wooden church)

Cities (3)

Mikkeli, Savonlinna, Pieksämäki

No UNESCO sites

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