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'''Helsinki''' ([[Swedish language|Swedish]]: ''Helsingfors'') is the capital and largest city of [[Finland]]. It is located on the [[Gulf of Finland]].
'''Helsinki''' ([[Swedish language|Swedish]]: ''Helsingfors'') is the capital and largest city of [[Finland]]. It is located on the [[Gulf of Finland]].
It has a population of about 570,000 (2008), and combined with the neighbouring municipalities of Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen, the population exceeds 1 000 000.
It has a population of 673,272 (2017)), and combined with the neighbouring municipalities of Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen, the population exceeds 1 000 000.
The main sights include the fortress island of [[Suomenlinna]] and the neoclassical Helsinki cathedral. The lord mayor of Helsinki is currently the conservative [[Jussi Pajunen]].
The main sights include the fortress island of [[Suomenlinna]] and the neoclassical Helsinki cathedral. The lord mayor of Helsinki is currently [[Jussi Pajunen]].
The main language in Helsinki is Finnish, but there is a Swedish minority. Helsinki is officially bilingual.
The main language in Helsinki is Finnish, but there is a Swedish minority. Helsinki is officially bilingual.