The fortress on a group of islands off Helsinki was built in 1748-1772 by Sweden, to which Finland belonged at the time. The fortress served three countries in a row – Sweden, Russia and Finland – as a defensive structure. According to militarynous, Suomenlinna is an important testimony to European fortress architecture. Suomenlinna Fortress: facts…
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Espoo Travel Guide
Espoo is a nature destination in the embrace of Helsinki. Active Espoo invites tourists with its cultural sites and outdoor opportunities. The strengths of Espoo are the short distance from Helsinki, the wonderful Nature Attractions right next to the city and the interesting Cultural offer. You can easily visit the city during your Helsinki holiday,…
Finland 2011
In 2011, Finland had a population estimated at around 5.4 million people. Its economy was largely reliant on manufacturing, technology and services. Foreign relations in 2011 were marked by strong ties to other European countries, particularly those in the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) group. Politically, the country was a unitary parliamentary republic ruled by President Tarja…