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Helsinki Helsinki Map of Europe highlighting the location of Helsinki, the national capital of Finland, on the southern coast of Finland along the Baltic Sea. Neighboring countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Russia are labeled, and surrounding bodies of water, including the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and Arctic Ocean, are shown for geographic context. An inset in the upper left shows Europe's position within the larger world map. Uspenski Cathedral Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, with white neoclassical columns and green domes, viewed from the steps with people sitting and walking in front. Helsinki: Finnish National Theatre Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, Finland, a modern white concert hall and congress building with angular geometric shapes, designed by Alvar Aalto. Eliel Saarinen: Helsinki railroad station Helsinki Cathedral with its green domes and white columns stands behind ornate street lamps and a bronze statue at Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland. Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, designed by Alvar Aalto.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Invalidated site: CBC - 1952: Helsinki, Finland. Nov 03, 2026
Replaced photo. Apr 20, 2026
Add new Web site: Official Site of the City of Helsinki, Finland. Nov 13, 2025
Article revised and updated. Feb 12, 2025
Add new Web site: CBC - 1952: Helsinki, Finland. Dec 14, 2024
Cross-reference to Helsinki Olympic Stadium added. Nov 22, 2023
Map added. Jul 11, 2023
Add new Web site: Official Tourism Site of Helsinki, Finland. Apr 06, 2023
Population data updated. Aug 31, 2022
Population updated. Aug 25, 2022
Added cross-references. Feb 14, 2017
Media added. Jun 07, 2011
Media added. Nov 18, 2008
Media added. Aug 14, 2008
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Geography - Geography of Helsinki. Jul 11, 2008
Added new Web site: Official Site of the City of Helsinki, Finland. Oct 28, 2007
Article revised and updated. Sep 07, 2006
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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