- Finland has been ranked the world’s happiest country for the last seven years.
- The country benefits from high levels of social trust and a strong connection with nature.
- Finnish culture also has several unusual traditions and social norms.
Finland is known for being the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report, but there’s a lot more to the Nordic nation than its residents’ satisfaction.
The sparsely populated country is around the size of New Mexico but only a little over 5.5 million people live there — around 3 million less than New York City.
Finns endure harsh winters, drink a lot of coffee, and can be a bit pessimistic. Finland is also packed with saunas and has a strong welfare state. Several unusual traditions and social norms contribute to the country’s culture.
Here are seven surprising facts about the country.
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