republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917
"Finland, a republic in northern Europe that gained its independence from Russia in 1917, is known for its vast forests and lakes."
A Nordic country having borders with Sweden, Norway and Russia. Official name: Republic of Finland
"Finland is a Nordic country situated between Sweden to the west, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east."
The name Finland comes from Old Norse Finnland, which combines "Finn" with the suffix "-land." This term originally meant "the land of the Finns," similar to how Old English described a comparable region as the "land of the Sami."