Why is Helsinki the capital of Finland?

Because Gustav Vasa wanted so ! The most accurate map of South-Western-Finland ever made !!! read more

President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on July 16, marking what will be the first formal summit between the two leaders. read more

The most accurate map of South-Western-Finland ever made !!! There were other Swedish-speaking settlements all around South-Western-Finland (Nyland - ´New Land´) as well as an old, somewhat decrepit castle/fortress, named Raseborg (The falling Castle) in the region. read more

The Helsinki Metropolitan Area (Greater Helsinki) consists of the cities of Helsinki Capital Region and ten surrounding municipalities. The Metropolitan Area covers 3,697 square kilometres (1,427 sq mi) and has a population of over 1.4 million, or about a fourth of the total population of Finland. read more