Finland

The ACT Alliance is represented in Finland by one member with its headquarters in Finland, and by an observer organisation.

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Finland: Supporting sisters with business initiatives

Finland: Supporting sisters with business initiatives

Mar 08, 2010

Women in Finland open their hearts and wallets for women in lesser developed countries.

Somalia: religion and traditions for peace

Somalia: religion and traditions for peace

Mar 08, 2010

Different religions are binding people together in peace in Somalia.

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ACT in Finland

Organisations with HQ in Finland
About Finland
  • Population: 5.3 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Helsinki
  • Area: 338,145 sq km (130,559 sq miles)
  • Major languages: Finnish, Swedish
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 83 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 euro = 100 cents
  • Main exports: Machinery and electronics, paper and paper products, chemicals
  • GNI per capita: US $48,120 (World Bank, 2008)