Which nickname is often used for Finland?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The land of a thousand lakes
- Step 1: The nickname refers to the landscape of the interior. Step 2. Finland has far more than a thousand lakes, but the phrase has stuck. Answer: The land of a thousand lakes. Why not the others: The other nicknames are not used for Finland.
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