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Helsinki (/hɛlˈsɪŋki/; Finnish pronunciation: [ˈhelsiŋki]; Swedish: Helsingfors) is the capital and largest city of Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. Helsinki has a population of 626,305, an urban population of 1.2 million (31 December 2013), and a metropolitan population of 1.4 million, making it the most populous municipality and urban area in Finland. Helsinki is located some 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Tallinn, Estonia, 400 km (250 mi) northeast of Stockholm, Sweden, and 388 km (241 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Helsinki has close historical connections with these three cities.
The Helsinki metropolitan area includes the urban core of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen, and surrounding commuter towns. It is the world's northernmost metro area of over one million people, and the city is the northernmost capital of an EU member state. The Helsinki metropolitan area is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the Nordic countries and the City of Helsinki is the third largest Nordic city after Stockholm and Oslo.
Helsinki is an electoral district represented in the Finnish Eduskunta (parliament). It covers the administrative area of the city of Helsinki, with a population of 591,306 (as of 2011). Helsinki currently elects 21 members of the Eduskunta.
The constituency is urban, including the city centre of Helsinki and its eastern, mainly working-class suburbs. It does not include most of the Greater Helsinki metropolitan area, which falls instead under the constituency of Uusimaa. The largest party in the 2011 election was the centre-right National Coalition Party.
Green League had its best result in Finland and Centre Party worst result in this district
🔔 Subscribe now with all notifications on to travel for free! Finland is a nature-rich North-European country that is located between Sweden and Norway in the West and Russia in the East. When we hear Finland, we think about the beautiful Northern lights, midnight sun, and dogsled rides. This country not only holds stunning natural beauty but also rich art and historic architecture. Finland has a unique geographical setting with 188,000 lakes and 179,000 islands which makes it a peaceful and serene getaway in Europe. This Nordic country is also considered to be among the safest countries in the world for traveling. Finland has numerous ski resorts, ports, national parks, snow playgrounds, unique summer and winter activities, museums, and of course, a rich history. While a lot of people w...
travel videos & photos at: https://townsofeurope.com/ with text, maps & links. 00:00 intro :14 content :28 strong economy 1:03 beautiful city 1:45 small city 2:24 history 3:41 location 4:19 on foot 4:45 when to visit 6:33 getting here 7:02 not in Scandinavia 7:23 ethnic groups 7:48 school 8:23 environment 8:59 taxes 9:37 more movies The world's happiest people live in Finland, according to many surveys. So let's take a look at Helsinki to find out what's going on here. Why are these people so happy? They will say it's more a matter of being content, being satisfied with their lives rather than giddy, ha-ha happy all the time and that's because their society functions very well. You will find many comments down below that debate this issue, many from locals with a different opinion about...
Welcome to Helsinki, Finland in the 1900s. Explore the captivating history of Helsinki through a nostalgic photo slide show from the 1900s. Immerse yourself in the city’s evolution, witnessing iconic landmarks, fashion, and daily life captured in stunning vintage photographs. Join us on a visual journey through time, uncovering the charm and stories that make Helsinki a timeless gem. ________________ #helsinki #history #europeanarchitecture #finlandhistory #myhelsinki Photos by: Foto Roos, Wasastjerna Nils, jyrki Tenhunen, Erkki Salmela, Volker Von Bonin, Sundström, Tuntematon, Jan Alanco, Unto Laitila, UA Saarinen, Journalistinen kuva-arkisto, Bonin von Volker, Veljekset Karhumäki Oy, Eeva Rista, Ragnar nyberg, Aulis Ryyppö, Olof Sundström, Pietisen kokoelma, Tuntematon, Fred Runeb...
When you realise your hipster beard isn't quite as original as you thought. Upload From : http://fb4yt.com/video/1018600298280557
Muuttuva Helsinki ja Espoo. Ilmakuvia vuodelta 2009. Suosittelen kuvan pysäyttämistä yksityiskohtien tarkastelun helpottamiseksi. Suurimmat muutokset ovat nähtävissä Helsingin Jätkäsaaressa ja Kalasatamassa.
G.C.F in Helsinki with BTS Director JK Director Of Photography JK Editor JK Actor BTS (BGM: Talos - To Each His Own) #BTS #JUNGKOOK BTS Official Homepage http://bts.ibighit.com BTS Blog http://btsblog.ibighit.com BTS Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bangtan.official
Some shots from my trip to Helsinki last Fall. More at www.flickr.com/photos/jasson/sets/
Visualizing historical photos in Helsinki using augmented reality. The application is robust to occlusions and lighting changes in the environment. The visual tracking uses 3D pointcloud and photos taken in various weather conditions. The project was made in co-operation with Helsinki City Museum, Forum Virium Helsinki and EIT ICT Labs.
Created my own Gallery in Darkroom: https://ruishalmeari.darkroom.tech/ You can buy my photos ! Video: gh5 Photo camera: a7iii
Helsinki (/hɛlˈsɪŋki/; Finnish pronunciation: [ˈhelsiŋki]; Swedish: Helsingfors) is the capital and largest city of Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. Helsinki has a population of 626,305, an urban population of 1.2 million (31 December 2013), and a metropolitan population of 1.4 million, making it the most populous municipality and urban area in Finland. Helsinki is located some 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Tallinn, Estonia, 400 km (250 mi) northeast of Stockholm, Sweden, and 388 km (241 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Helsinki has close historical connections with these three cities.
The Helsinki metropolitan area includes the urban core of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen, and surrounding commuter towns. It is the world's northernmost metro area of over one million people, and the city is the northernmost capital of an EU member state. The Helsinki metropolitan area is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the Nordic countries and the City of Helsinki is the third largest Nordic city after Stockholm and Oslo.