Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the last six years. Finland is also known for its saunas and strong welfare state, and it has several unusual traditions and social norms. ShutterstockIn Finland, speeding fines are based on how much money a resident makes, along with how fast they were driving. PictureItSoldTourist site Visit Finland estimates that there are three million saunas in Finland — or the equivalent of just over half a sauna per Finn. The country is home to a sport called "wife-carrying"eukonkantoWife-carrying is now an international sport, but the world championships are still held in Sonkajärvi, Finland.

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