Unknown facts about Finland and the Finnish miracle, as revealed in Henrik Meinander's book "A History of Finland" (video)

Within the pages of "A History of Finland," Henrik Meinander meticulously narrates the country's entire history in a friendly manner, elucidating its origins, the formation of its identity, and its place in world history. This book is available in 16 languages and provides valuable insights into Finland's remarkable journey. Newmag presents facts about Finland, thanks to which this country stands out from the big and small countries of the world.

1. 74 percent of Finland's land area is forest. 

2. Finland has 188,000 lakes

3. Finns are the most coffee-drinking nation in the world.

4. Finland's education system is one of the best in the world. 

5. Nokia is a Finnish company.

6. The Angry Birds game was invented in Finland. 

7. October 13 is celebrated as the day of failure in Finland.

8. The Finnish bath is registered in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage list.

9. The UN considers Finland to be the happiest country in the world. 

10. The most famous Finn in the world is Santa Claus. Lapland is a Finnish state.

In the midst of civil and world wars and on the brink of destruction, this country survived, became independent and stood up. What many failed to do, the Finns did quietly and patiently, overcoming all trials. Newmag published Meynander's book in Armenian as a result of cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland and the "Finny" brand.