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Swedish-speaking population of Finland

Okay kiddo, so you know how Finland is a country in Northern Europe, right? Well, did you know that there are some people who live in Finland and speak Swedish instead of the main language, which is Finnish?

These people are called the Swedish-speaking population of Finland. They are a minority group in Finland, which means there are fewer of them compared to people who speak Finnish.

You might be wondering why they speak Swedish instead of Finnish. Well, it all goes back to history. Finland used to be part of Sweden a long time ago, so many people in Finland spoke Swedish. Even after Finland became its own country, some people still spoke Swedish and passed it down through generations.

Nowadays, the Swedish-speaking population of Finland lives mostly in the coastal areas, where there used to be more trade with Sweden. They have their own schools, newspapers, and even some TV and radio programs in Swedish.

It's important to remember that even though they speak a different language, the Swedish-speaking population of Finland are still Finns, just like everyone else who lives there. They are an important part of Finland's diverse culture and history!