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'''Helsinki''' (''Helsingfors'' in Swedish) is the capital and largest city of [[Finland]].  It is located on the [[Gulf of Finland]].

'''Helsinki''' (''Helsingfors'' in Swedish) is the capital and largest city of [[Finland]].  It is located on the [[Gulf of Finland]].

It has a population of over 500,000, and combined with the neigbouring municipalities of Porvoo, Kirkkonummi and Sipoo, the population exceeds 800 000. In addition to being the centre of administration, the main industries in the area include refining, mining and plastics industry. The city itself is becoming increasingly popular with the tourists. The main sights include the fortress island of Suomenlinna and the neo-gothic Helsinki cathedral. The lord mayor of Helsinki is currently the conservative Jussi Pajunen.  

It has a population of over 560,000, and combined with the neighbouring municipalities of Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen, the population exceeds 1 000 000.  

Helsinki is officially bilingual. The main languages in the city are Finnish and Swedish.

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 language in Helsinki is Finnish, but there is a Swedish minority. Helsinki is officially bilingual.

== References ==

== References ==

[http://www.helsinki.fi/en/index.html Helsinki Site in English]

[http://www.helsinki.fi/en/index.html Helsinki Site in English]

[[category:Capital Cities]]

[[category:Capital Cities]]