Geography of Finland
Climate, terrain, natural resources, and geographic features
Total Area
338,424
km² (rank #65)
Coastline
1,250
km
Highest Point
Halti (1,328 m)
Lowest Point
Baltic Sea (0 m)
Area Comparison
Finland
338,424 km²
United States (reference)
9,833,520 km²
Finland is 3.4% the size of the United States.
Climate
Cold temperate; potentially subarctic but comparatively mild because of moderating influence of the North Atlantic Current
Terrain
Mostly low flat-to-rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills
Natural Resources
Timber
Iron Ore
Copper
Lead
Zinc
Chromite
Nickel
Gold
Silver
Limestone
Land Use
72.9%
19.7%
Arable: 7.4%
Forest: 72.9%
Other: 19.7%
Bordering Countries
Finland on the Map
Region
Europe
Northern Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Finland?
Finland covers an area of 338,424 km², ranking #65 in the world by size.
What is the climate of Finland?
Cold temperate; potentially subarctic but comparatively mild because of moderating influence of the North Atlantic Current
What is the highest point in Finland?
The highest point in Finland is Halti (1,328 m).
What natural resources does Finland have?
Finland's natural resources include Timber, Iron Ore, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Chromite, Nickel, Gold, Silver, Limestone.
Which countries border Finland?
Finland shares land borders with Norway, Russia, Sweden.