Do you know which country country is known as the happiest country in the world?

Recently for four consecutive year Finland has come out to be the most happiest country in the world according to United Nations World Happiness Report 2021.

Finland is a northern European nation bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia. Its capital is Helsinki. 

Here are some of the most interesting facts of Finland that you probably don't know.

1.Finland is also the first European country to give women the right to vote. They allowed women to vote back in 1906 and is known as one of most gender equal countries in the world.

2. Finland is also known for having the world's best education system and cleanest air. It has free education for students even at university level .

3.  The longest palindromic word comes from the Finnish language (a palindrome is a phrase that reads same forwards and backwards) the longest known palindromic word is 19 lettered saippuakivikauppias which means a travelling salesman who sells caustic soda to soap industry.

4. Finland has one one of the world's most powerful passports . Individuals who have a Finnish passport can access 175 countries around the world without a visa . It is the world's most powerful passport after that of Germany and Singapore.

5. The world's second longest tunnel is located in Finland. “Paijanne” Water Tunnel is the second longest tunnel in the world and is located in southern Finland.

6.Finnish people are the world's biggest coffee drinkers .The average Finn consumes a total of 12kg per year.

7. The mobile gaming sensation angry birds originated in Finland, founded by students in 2003 . Also the Nokia's snake the widely played game (I am sure everyone must have played this game ) and clash of clans also originated in Finland.

8. The speeding fines in Finland are calculated on the violator's total income. The CEO of Nokia received a fine of 116,000 euros ($103,600) after breaking the speed limits.

9.Three spectacular events can be experienced here , during winters one can see Northern light and also experience the Polar nights in the northern parts of the country. it is the darkest month of the year and for several week one wont see sun rise. Opposite occurs during summer when sun never sets also known and the midnight sun.

10.Finland is the safest place in the world where if you lose wallets and mobile phones you will get them back. People feel safe walking alone in city parks or use public transport at any time of the day.

I hope you find this useful and if you love travelling places this place is a complete YES !!!!