Europe Geography Challenge: Finland

What is the capital city of Finland?

• Stockholm

• Oslo

• Helsinki

• Copenhagen

Which country shares land borders with Finland?

• All of the above

• Sweden

• Norway

• Russia

What is the official language of Finland?

• Finnish

• Swedish

• English

• Russian

What is the currency of Finland?

• Euro

• Yen

• Dollar

• Pound

What is the major mountain range in Finland?

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Scandinavian Mountains

What is the largest national park in Finland?

• Nuuksio National Park

• Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

• Oulanka National Park

• Lemmenjoki National Park

What is the traditional Finnish custom of steaming in a superheated room and then jumping into an icy lake called?

• Yoga

• Jacuzzi

• Meditation

• Sauna

Which endangered lake seal species is found only in the Saimaa lake system of southeastern Finland?

• Saimaa ringed seal

• Harbor seal

• Caspian seal

• Baikal seal

What is the head of the government in Finland called?

• King

• Chancellor

• Prime Minister

• President

When did Finland declare independence from Russia?

• 1945

• 1917

• 1991

• 1809