Because it has a lot of lakes.
Not a common name, as opposed to Finland´s " land of a thousand lakes ".
land of a thousand lakes
The suoman lippu (Finland flag) has a white background with blue Nordic cross on it. The white symbolizes the snow covering the country during winter. The blue colour of the cross symbolizes the numerous lakes of the country and the sky.
The most major land use in Finland is shipping.
Finland is called the land of a thousand lakes because it has about 187,888 lakes.
Minnesota, a State in the USA is often called the "land of ten thousand lakes".
Because it has a lot of lakes.
FINLAND is commonly known as " Land of Thousand lakes " in Europe
Not a common name, as opposed to Finland´s " land of a thousand lakes ".
Because it has a lot of lakes.
Finland
The country that is known as "the land of a thousand lakes" is Finland. This country has 187,888 lakes and is home to almost 5 million people.
Finland is called ''the land of a thousand lakes,'' but according to the New York Times, at last count there were 187888 of them.
Finland
Finland
The land of thousand lakes.