Finnish society: all 9 chapters of the course

The course covers Finnish society in nine chapters, built on public sources such as Finnish law and official information. Migri's official study material is published around the turn of the year 2026/2027, and we update the chapters against it when it comes.

Chapter 1The country of Finland
Nature, climate, population, languages and municipalities.
Chapter 2The history of Finland
From Swedish rule to independence, the wars and the EU.
Chapter 3Culture and traditions
Holidays, cultural heritage, customs and religion.
Chapter 4Democracy and government
Constitution, Parliament, President, elections and influence.
Chapter 5Fundamental and human rights
Fundamental rights, human rights and how they are protected.
Chapter 6Equality
Ban on discrimination, gender equality and daily life.
Chapter 7Rule of law
Courts, the police and the law in daily life.
Chapter 8Work and the welfare state
Working life, taxes, Kela and public services.
Chapter 9Finland and the world
The EU, the Nordics, the UN, NATO and defence.

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The course

The full course, all 9 chapters

Lessons for all 9 chapters
Questions with explanations
A timed mock test
Difficult words explained

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All 9 chapter pages and a ten-question practice test are open to everyone. See how we explain and what the questions look like before you buy. The course is based on public sources, and we will update it to match Migri's material when it is published.

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