Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
Finnish is the most widely spoken language, with a unique alphabet that includes special characters such as ä and ö.
Culture
Distinctive features include sauna buildings, public art, and the prevalence of nature-themed decor.
Miscellaneous
Look for 'Kiosk' signs for convenience stores, as well as many bicycle lanes and pedestrian pathways.
Capital
Helsinki
Environment & landscape
Environment
Characterized by forests, lakes, and flat terrain; northern regions include tundra and snow-covered areas.
Infrastructure
Modern architecture with functional and minimalist designs; wooden houses are common in rural areas.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types in Finland include birch, pine, and spruce, with grasses varying by region, often lush in the south and sparser in the north.
Topography
Finland is characterized by a mix of flat plains, rolling hills, and numerous lakes, with some areas of rugged terrain in the north.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates have a blue strip on the left with the EU flag; plates are white with black text.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are typically blue and white or green and white, with clear pictograms; speed limits are in kilometers per hour.
Stop
Stop signs in Finland read 'STOP' in English, with a distinct red octagonal shape.
Bollards
Roadside bollards in Finland are often reflective and may feature the national colors of blue and white.
Poles
Utility poles in Finland are generally wooden and may have markings indicating voltage levels.