Åland - Aaland Islands

Area: 6 784 km²
Population: 25 625   (1999)
Capital: Mariehamn (10 500 inhabitants)
Language: Swedish		 Åland is a group of islands in the Baltic Sea, between Sweden and Finland. Åland belongs to Finland, but has autonomy.
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The most important industries in Åland are shipping and tourism.

Åland has 16 communities. The smallest community is Sottunga with 126 inhabitants. The biggest is the town Mariehamn with about 10 500 inhabitants. Mariehamn was founded in 1861, and is the only town in Åland. The town is the centre of politics and industry in Åland.

Since 1954 Åland has an own flag, which is blue, red and yellow. 1984 we got own stamps.

 

If you want to know more about Åland, go to the official page of Åland.

©Susanne Wilhelms 2000