Finnish Wikipedia facts for kids
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| Owner | Wikimedia Foundation |
| Created by | Finnish wiki community |
| Website | fi.wikipedia.org |
The Finnish Wikipedia is a huge online encyclopedia written in the Finnish language. It's like a giant library on the internet, but anyone can help write and improve the articles! This special version of Wikipedia started way back in 2002. It's part of the bigger Wikipedia family, which has editions in hundreds of different languages.
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What is Finnish Wikipedia?
The Finnish Wikipedia is the version of Wikipedia that is written entirely in Finnish. It is a free online encyclopedia. This means anyone can read it without paying. It also means that many people around the world help to write and edit its articles.
A Global Project in Finnish
Wikipedia is a worldwide project. It aims to share knowledge with everyone. The Finnish Wikipedia is one of many language versions. It helps Finnish speakers find information in their own language. It is managed by the Wikimedia Foundation. This is a non-profit organization.
How Many Articles?
The Finnish Wikipedia is a very large encyclopedia. It has grown a lot since it started in 2002. As of July 2018, it had more than 440,000 articles. This makes it one of the biggest Wikipedia editions. It is the 23rd largest edition in the world.
Who Writes for Wikipedia?
The articles on Finnish Wikipedia are written by volunteers. These volunteers are people from the Finnish wiki community. They share their knowledge on many different topics. They work together to make sure the information is correct.
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Finnish Wikipedia's 400,000 article logo (29 August 2016)
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Oldest article that has survived
