Facts and topics about Finland

What is the national animal of Finland?

• Bear

• Moose

• Swan

• Angry Birds

What do Finns love to do in a sauna?

• Read books

• Play chess

• Hit themselves with birch branches

• Wear Viking helmets

How many saunas are there in Finland (approximately)?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

• More than people

Which of these is a Finnish stereotype?

• Finns love small talk

• Finns drink the most coffee in the world

• Finns are always late

• Finns hate nature

What unusual competition is held in Finland?

• Wife-carrying championship

• Ice swimming marathon

• Mosquito-swatting contest

• All of the above

What happens if you stay silent in Finland?

• People think you are angry

• People assume you are normal

• People ask too many questions

• You automatically become Finnish

What do Finns call Santa Claus?

• Joulupukki

• Sisu Claus

• Moominpappa

• Arctic Grandpa

Which of these foods is a real Finnish specialty?

• Reindeer stew

• Pickled herring pizza

• Chocolate-covered salmon

• Ice cream with pine needles

Which Finnish invention changed the world?

• Bluetooth

• Internet

• Sushi

• The boomerang

Which is a typical Finnish weather forecast?

• “It will be sunny and warm today”

• “It’s cold, dark, and might snow”

• “Perfect weather for the beach”

• “Always raining in Helsinki”