Updated at 2024-10-02
Marimekko is a Finnish brand known for its bags and home accessories, beloved worldwide for its vibrant colors and unique printed designs. The print on this mug, “Härkä,” symbolizes a bull and is a geometric pattern created by designer Maija Isola in the 1960s.
Flag: The national flag of Finland, also known as the “Blue Cross Flag,” features a blue Nordic cross against a white background, a symbol common to all Nordic countries’ flags. The white represents the winter snow, while the blue represents Finland’s numerous lakes, earning the country the nickname “Land of a Thousand Lakes.”
National Day: December 6
Language: The official languages are Finnish and Swedish, with approximately 84.9% of the population speaking Finnish as their mother tongue.
Capital: Helsinki
Area: 338,145 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 5,608,000 people
Currency: EURO (EUR)
Government: Dual executive Parliamentary republic