Sweden is Finland's western neighbor and has a long historical and cultural connection with Finland. Both countries are members of the Nordic Council and the European Union. Sweden has a similar climate and landscape to Finland, with many lakes and forests.
Norway is Finland's northern neighbor and another Nordic country. Norway and Finland share some cultural and linguistic features, such as the Sami minority and the Uralic languages. Norway has a rugged and mountainous terrain, with many fjords and glaciers.
Denmark is a Nordic country that lies south of Sweden and Norway, across the Baltic Sea from Finland. Denmark has a close political and economic cooperation with the other Nordic countries, and is also a member of the Nordic Council and the EU. Denmark has a temperate climate and a flat landscape, with many islands and bridges.
Iceland is a Nordic island country that lies in the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of Finland. Iceland has a unique culture and history, influenced by its volcanic and geothermal activity, its Norse heritage, and its isolation. Iceland is also a member of the Nordic Council and has strong ties with the other Nordic countries.
Estonia is a Baltic country that lies across the Gulf of Finland from Finland. Estonia and Finland have a close cultural and historical relationship, as both countries speak Finno-Ugric languages and have shared periods of Swedish and Russian rule. Estonia is also a member of the EU and has a similar economic and social system to Finland.