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'''Helsinki''' (''Helsingfors'' in Swedish) is the capital and largest city of [[Finland]].  It is located on the [[Gulf of Finland]].
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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.
 
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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]].
 
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The main language in Helsinki is Finnish, but there is a Swedish minority. Helsinki is officially bilingual.
 
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==See Also==
 
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[[Helsinki Finland Temple]]
 
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== External Links ==
 
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[http://www.helsinki.fi/en/index.html Helsinki Site in English]
 
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[[category:Capital Cities]]
 

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