Finland is a parliamentary republic within the framework of a representative democracy. It covers an area of 338,455 square kilometres (130,678 sq mi) with a population of 5.6 million. Finland consists of 19 regions and 309 municipalities, and most have fewer than 6,000 residents. Finland has a long history in transport system planning and in the integration of land use and transport system planning.  Transport system planning is implemented at several levels: national, regional and urban regions/cities.