Finland – Finland's capital is Helsinki

(Pronounced fin-lund and hel-sin-kee)

To remember the capital of Finland, use the following mnemonic:

Fins were all around me as I floated away from the land (Finland) and I held on to the sink (Helsinki).

Interesting facts about Helsinki:

- Built on 300+ Islands: Helsinki is built on an archipelago in the Gulf of Finland, meaning the city limits encompass over 300 islands.

- A Church Carved Into Solid Rock: The city’s famous Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church) was blasted directly into solid granite bedrock.

- Home to the World’s Northernmost Metro System: Opened in 1982, the Helsinki Metro holds the title of the northernmost subway system on Earth.