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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 560,000, and combined with the neighbouring municipalities of Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen, the population exceeds 1 000 000.
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.
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 the conservative [[Jussi Pajunen]].