About Finland
Finland is a Nordic country situated in Northern Europe. In terms of area, it is the eighth largest country in Europe and the most sparsely populated country in European Union. 5,5 million people live in Finland with the majority concentrated in its southern regions.
There is a dynamic business environment in Finland. It has established a reputation for innovative high-tech industries. The country’s infrastructure is well developed and workforce highly educated and skilled. According to World Economy Forum, Finland has the best education system in the world.
Non-existent corruption and minimal bureaucracy are additional reasons for setting up a business in Finland. English is the common business language and the most popular foreign language in Finland.
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Invest in Finland
Businessfinland.com
Statistics Finland
About Kainuu
The region of Kainuu is situated in Eastern Finland and formed of eight municipalities. The administrative capital is Kajaani. The regional population of Kainuu was 69 193 people in 2025. Land area (22 687km²) of Kainuu equates in size to Belgium, but the population density is one of the lowest in Europe, with 3,4 persons per km².
Kainuu is well connected to other parts of Finland by air routes. Kajaani airport is located 10 minute drive from the city centre, with daily flights (flight time 1 h 20 min) to Helsinki. The region can also be reached by using the nearby airports of Oulu, Kuopio or Kuusamo. Extensive rail network in Finland and regular service make Kajaani easily reachable environmentally friendly by travelling by train. Finnish trails are operated by state company VR. Kainuu is also well connected by the the main road system. Highway 5 – the Finnish National road, one of the major roads between northern and southern Finland passes through Kajaani. Trains and busses to Oulu and Southern Finland depart many times per day.
Spearhead industries in Kainuu are tourism, the technology industry (metal and ICT), bio economy and sustainable mining. They are based on the region’s permanent assets, natural resources and their sustainable processing into products and services as well as strong expertise. The spearhead industries have great growth potential in domestic and export markets. Bolstering exports is a precondition for sustainable economic development in Kainuu. The spearhead industries are the focus of special attention in industrial development. However, development resources are allocated to businesses with the highest impact in terms of regional development and in line with the objectives, regardless of the industry.
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Kainuu.fi website provides general information about the region
Regional Council of Kainuu website provides information on regional development
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