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Mariehamn, the capital city of Åland, is founded.

Historical image related to Mariehamn, the capital city of Åland, is founded. from February 21, 1861

Mariehamn

Capital and the largest city of the Åland Islands

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. Mariehamn is the seat of the Government and Parliament of Åland, and 40% of the population of Åland live in the city. It is mostly surrounded by Jomala, the second-largest municipality in Åland…
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Åland

Autonomous region of Finland

Åland is an autonomous and demilitarised region of Finland. Receiving its autonomy by a 1920 decision of the League of Nations, it is the smallest region of Finland by both area and population (30,654), constituting 0.51% of Finland's land area and 0.54% of its population. Its…
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February 21

Day of the year

February 21 is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 313 days remain until the end of the year.
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