Finland, a Nordic country in Northern Europe, is famously called the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes.' In reality, there are about 188,000 lakes within its borders. Its capital, Helsinki, is situated on the Gulf of Finland. The country's geography is heavily influenced by its glacial past; most of the land is a low-lying plateau with a rocky landscape carved by ice sheets. Finland is also one of the world's most forested countries, with nearly 75% of its land covered by trees. In the northernmost region, Lapland, the sun stays above the horizon for 73 consecutive days during the summer (Midnight Sun) and stays below it for 51 days during the winter (Polar Night).