Most people commute in and out of New York City by train, ferry, or car. But some in the upper echelons of society can afford to fly above the chaos.
24.01.2025 - 20:37 / insider.com
Finland is known for being the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report, but there's a lot more to the Nordic nation than its residents' satisfaction.
The sparsely populated country is around the size of New Mexico but only a little over 5.5 million people live there — around 3 million less than New York City.
Finns endure harsh winters, drink a lot of coffee, and can be a bit pessimistic. Finland is also packed with saunas and has a strong welfare state. Several unusual traditions and social norms contribute to the country's culture.
Here are seven surprising facts about the country.
Most people commute in and out of New York City by train, ferry, or car. But some in the upper echelons of society can afford to fly above the chaos.
“I wasn't sophisticated—I was just a knucklehead out there on the road, taking notes and enjoying the fact that people had rearranged my cultural furniture and I was tripping around on things, and I liked that. I liked that a lot.”
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