Map of Finland | Cities, Regions & Location Guide

Map of Finland – Cities, Regions & Location Guide

This page provides a map of Finland along with a clear overview of its major cities, regions and geographic location in Northern Europe. It is designed for education, travel planning and general reference.

Finland is known for its lakes, forests, northern Arctic region, Baltic coastline and major cities such as Helsinki, Tampere and Turku.

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Finland is located in Northern Europe and is known for its many lakes, forests and long eastern border with Russia. Major cities include Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere and Turku.

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Tip: This map shows Finland’s full land area, including its lake districts, northern Lapland region and Baltic coastline.

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This map highlights Finland’s position in Northern Europe, including its neighbouring countries, major cities and surrounding waters.

Where Is Finland Located?

Finland is located in Northern Europe between Sweden and Russia, with a coastline along the Baltic Sea.

  • West: Sweden and Gulf of Bothnia
  • East: Russia
  • North: Norway
  • South: Gulf of Finland and Estonia across the water

Regions of Finland

Finland is divided into administrative regions and is often also described by broader geographic areas.

  • Southern Finland: includes Helsinki and the most densely populated areas
  • Western Finland: coastal and inland areas along the Gulf of Bothnia
  • Eastern Finland: lake-rich inland region near the Russian border
  • Northern Finland: large sparsely populated northern region
  • Lapland: Arctic region in the far north

A map of Finland often highlights its many lakes, forests and northern Arctic landscapes.

Major Cities in Finland

  • Helsinki — capital and largest city
  • Espoo — major city in the Helsinki metropolitan area
  • Tampere — major inland city
  • Turku — major southwestern city
  • Oulu — major northern city
  • Jyväskylä — important central Finnish city

Key Geographic Features

  • Thousands of lakes — one of Finland’s best-known features
  • Forests — covering much of the country
  • Lapland — Arctic northern region
  • Baltic coastline — southern and western coastal areas
  • Archipelagos — especially in the southwest
  • Low hills and plains — common across much of Finland

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  • Where is Finland located?
    Finland is located in Northern Europe between Sweden and Russia.
  • What is the capital of Finland?
    Helsinki is the capital city.
  • What is Finland known for geographically?
    Finland is known for its lakes, forests, archipelagos and Arctic northern region.

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