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Finland

[fin-luhnd]

noun

  1. Finnish Suomi.a republic in northern Europe: formerly a province of the Russian Empire. 130,119 sq. mi. (337,010 sq. km). Helsinki.

  2. Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea, south of Finland.



Finland

/ ˈɪԱəԻ /

noun

  1. Finnish name: Suomi.a republic in N Europe, on the Baltic Sea: ceded to Russia by Sweden in 1809; gained independence in 1917; Soviet invasion successfully withstood in 1939–40, with the loss of Karelia; a member of the European Union. It is generally low-lying, with about 50 000 lakes, extensive forests, and peat bogs. Official languages: Finnish and Swedish. Religion: Christian, Lutheran majority. Currency: euro. Capital: Helsinki. Pop: 5 266 114 (2013 est). Area: 337 000 sq km (130 120 sq miles)

  2. an arm of the Baltic Sea between Finland, Estonia, and Russia

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Finland

  1. Republic in northern Europe, bordered by the Gulf of Bothnia (an arm of the Baltic Sea) and Sweden to the west, Norway to the north, Russia to the east, and the Gulf of Finland (another arm of the Baltic) and the Baltic Sea to the south. Its capital and largest city is Helsinki.

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Despite centuries of cultural, political, and economic domination by the Russian empire and the former Soviet Union, Finland has managed to maintain an independent identity.
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The 23-year-old registered an assist on his Three Lions debut against Finland last September, and his pass for Kane's winner was his third in six international appearances.

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On Tuesday, Germany and Finland also spoke out, saying Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza immediately.

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The captain was an ever-present around camp earlier this season when the Scots suffered play-off pain again in Euro 2025 qualifying against Finland.

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