HISTORIC TIMELINE
Finland was first settled after the last Ice Age.
Finland became part of Sweden following the Northern Crusades.
Finland became an autonomous grand duchy within the Russian Empire after the Finnish War.
Finland declared its independence following the Russian Revolution.
A civil war occurred in Finland, with the anticommunist Whites victorious.
Finland's status as a republic was confirmed.
Finland became the first country in Europe to grant universal suffrage.
Finland fought against the Soviet Union in the Winter War during World War II.
Finland continued to fight against the Soviet Union in the Continuation War.
Finland fought against Nazi Germany in the Lapland War.
Finland became a member of the European Union.
Finland joined the Eurozone.
Finland joined NATO following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.