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Where is Finland located in northern Europe?
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Finland is a country located in northern Europe. It occupies a strategic position, forming a symbolic northern border between western and eastern Europe.1
Its geographical boundaries are defined by the following:
* North: Norway2
* East: Russia2
* South: The Gulf of Finland2
* Southwest: The Gulf of Bothnia2
* Northwest: Sweden2
Additionally, about one-third of Finlandās territory lies north of the Arctic Circle. Due to the severe climate in these northern regions, the majority of the population is concentrated in the southern third of the country.21