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Helsinki (Swedish: Helsingfors) is Finland’s second largest city with 244,300 inhabitants (2009).It is located in the countryside Nyland (Uusimaa) on the south coast, the Gulf of Finland – approx. 20 km west of the capital Helsinki .The city is very specifically organized, in that it does not have any major city. The buildings are spread over a larger area, which includes seven centers and 55 urban districts.
Among the most popular sights in Helsinki’s Museum of EMMA (Espoo Museum of Modern Art), Helsinki City Museum – and a car museum and a rock museum. Otherwise, Espoo Cathedral (from 1400’s) and Noux National Park (a little northwest of downtown) is mentioned. The city is also famous for its beautiful coastline and his excellent swimming opportunities – and 17 km north of town to visit the Nordic region’s largest water park, “Serena”.
Shopping possibilities in Espoo is very good. There are several large department stores and malls, as well as a variety of small shops. The furniture chain IKEA has also a branch just outside the city.
The nearest airport is Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport, located near the capital.