Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Finland is governed as a unitary state through a parliamentary system, with a directly elected president holding responsibilities mainly in foreign policy.
19 Regions
The country consists of 19 regions, including the autonomous Åland Islands, which hold special self-governing status.
Unicameral Eduskunta
Finland’s legislature, the Eduskunta, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
Two-Round Presidential Elections
Finland’s legislature, the Eduskunta, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.