Finland is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden, Norway and Russia. Covers 338,145 square kilometres with 5.6 million inhabitants. Contains 168,000 lakes and 179,000 islands, including Saimaa, Europe's fourth largest lake. Highest point is Halti at 1,324 metres in northern Lapland
Landlocked country in Central Europe bordered by Austria, Germany, Poland and Slovakia. Founded as Duchy of Bohemia in late 9th century under Great Moravia. Became independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, remaining parliamentary democracy until 1992. Split into Czech Republic and Slovakia on December 31, 1992
Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city with 1.86 million residents. Located on Vistula River in east-central Poland, 523 km east of Berlin. Classified as alpha global city and major cultural and economic hub
EU is a political and economic union of 27 member states. Six core states founded predecessor European Communities in 1950s. Union shares sovereignty through institutions with member states. Decisions require unanimous consent or qualified majority voting
Lithuania is a Baltic country located on eastern shore of Baltic Sea. Covers 65,300 km² with population of 2.88 million. Capital and largest city is Vilnius, with major cities including Kaunas and Klaipėda
UK comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Total area is 94,354 square miles, population over 68.2 million (2023). London is capital with 14.9 million inhabitants. English is world's most widely spoken language