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Åland
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Map of Åland

Who are we?

We are only 25,000 Ålanders living in the Åland Islands.
Our capital is Mariehamn.
Islands: about 6,000.
We speak Swedish. Finnish is spoken by a minor part of the population. Learn Swedish here »..

What is our country like?

What does Åland look like: rather flat, with forested areas, and surrounded by thousands of islets. Watch live webcams in Åland here »..
How is the weather: mild in summer (25°C) and cold in winter, when temperatures can reach -15°C.
Our economy depends on fishing and tourism. Learn more about our economy here »..
We are an autonomous province belonging to the Republic of Finland. Åland is also part of the European Union. Know more about our institutions here »..

About the history of Åland

- The Ålanders descend from Swedish Vikings who settled on the islands from the 4^th century. Learn more about the Vikings here »..
- The islands belonged to the kingdom of Sweden until the 1808 war, when Åland and Finland were given to Russia.
- After obtaining independence from Russia in 1917, Finland conceded Autonomy to the Åland isles.
- The League of Nations confirmed in 1921 the sovereignty of Finland over Åland.
- Nowadays Åland is a demilitarised territory that is part of the European Union and has its own representation in the Nordic Council.

What to see in Åland

- The Ålanders are proud of their cultural heritage. Discover their history and meet the locals.
- Sailing. Explore the archipelago by boat or by canoe!
- Take a bike and enjoy the nature through the extensive network of bike paths.
- Kastelholm Castle is the most impressive of all the museums of Åland.
- Join the party at the typically Scandinavian Midsummer festivities.
- Contact the Tourist Office for more information about Åland.

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Traveling to Åland? You can find here travel guides and maps of Finland including the Åland islands. Information about the archipelago, what to do, where to go and tips.

Learning Swedish? A selection of basic and intermediate self-study courses, grammars and dictionaries to help you learning the language.

Delicious Nordic cuisine - Cooking books with the tastiest flavors of the Scandinavian cuisine; smorgasbord, meats, fish, soups, breads and desserts.

Interested in Nordic Music? The very best of Scandinavian pop-rock, Nordic classical music, and the enchanting sounds of the Scandinavian folk tunes.

Flags of Åland - Åland flags and flags of the rest of the Nordic countries.

Åland-Ware! Jerseys, Hoodies, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Raglans and Tops to keep you in style while showing your Ålander origin.

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