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We are only 25,000 �landers living in the �land 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 �land 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 �landers descend from Swedish Vikings who settled on the islands from the 4th century. Learn more about the Vikings here ».. - The islands belonged to the kingdom of Sweden until the 1808 war, when �land and Finland were given to Russia. - After obtaining independence from Russia in 1917, Finland conceded Autonomy to the �land isles. - The League of Nations confirmed in 1921 the sovereignty of Finland over �land. - Nowadays �land 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 �landers 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 �land. - Join the party at the typically Scandinavian Midsummer festivities. - Contact the Tourist Office for more information about �land. Åland in The Scandinavian Shop
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