Aland Islands
Population
26,711 peopleCapital
MariehamnCurrency
EuroArea in square kilometers
0 km2 Aland MapThe Aland islands (Åland in Swedish, Ahvenanmaa in Finnish)
are positioned between eastern Sweden and southwestern Finland, about
65 miles east of Stockholm, Sweden. The islands were originally
settled by Nordic peoples, today called Alanders.
The Aland Islands is an island nation and is the smallest province of
Finland. The Aland Islands are also known as Ahvenanmaa in Finnish,
which means 'Perch Land'.
The climate on the Aland Islands is usually quite mild with the
coldest months being February with temperatures dropping below 0
degrees. The warmest time to visit is in July with temperatures
reaching above 15 degrees.
Aland Islands is still a province of Finland with the capital being
Mariehamn which is one of the Islands main ports. Off the Gulf of
Bothnia the Aland Islands is situated near the Baltic Sea between
Sweden and Finland.
The currency of the Aland Islands is the
Euro.
2. How to Get to the Aland Islands
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"Ferry to the Aland Islands"Public Domain ImageYou can fly to the
Aland Islands in two steps.
Aland Islands Accommodation
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on the Aland Islands is offered by good quality hotels and
guesthouses.
"Kastelholm Castle, Aland Islands"Public Domain ImageIn the capital
Mariehamn tourists can visit the Åland Museum, the Åland Art Museum,
the Mariehamn Gallery, as well as the Ålands Sjöfartsmuseum (seafaring
museum) which is my absolute favorite!
25 kilomters north-east of Mariehamn you will
Aland IslandsThe land Islands were part of the territory ceded to
Russia by Sweden under the Treaty of Fredrikshamn in September 1809.
As a result, along with all other parts of Finland, they became part
of the semi-autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland.
Aland IslandsThe State Provincial Office on the land Islands has a
somewhat different function from the other Provinces of Finland, due
to its autonomy. Generally, a State Provincial Office is a joint
regional authority of seven different ministries of the Government of
Finland.
Aland IslandsAccording to one theory, land's original name was
Germanic Ahvaland which means "Land of Water". In Swedish, this first
developed into land and eventually into land, literally "river
land"even though rivers are not a prominent feature of land's
geography.
treaty the Aland Islands were declared demilitarized for the future.
In the 1920ies a new conflict arose between Finland and Sweden.
Since 1954 The Aland Islands have had their own
flag and since 1984 their own stamps. Otherwise Finnish law and
governmental policies apply also in the islands.
The nature of the Aland Islands is perhaps one of the most important
reasons for visiting the islands. Spectacular variation with thousands
of islands and skerries in contrast to the greens of land and the blue
sea and sky are a truly unique experience.
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Aland Islands
Small archipelago with historical attractions and lovely seaside
nature, Åland Islands between Finland and Sweden are almost a world
Climate in Aland Islands is quite humid throughout the year with warm
summers and cold winters. Snowfall is regular in winter but not as
heavy as in mainland Finland.
Aland Islands are an autonomous part of Finland and are situated in
the Baltic Sea.
Search for people in the Aland Island Phone Book (aland.com) by name
and location.
Directory is in Swedish only.
Aland Islands Country Information
Aland Islands Country Code: 358
Capital: Mariehamn
Language (most widely spoken): Swedish
Electricity Type: 220/240 V, 50 Hz
Currency: Euro
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History
The islands have an ancient history stretching back to around 4200 BC
when the first inhabitants arrived.
The Aland Islands lie in the so called oak zone of Scandinavia, with
relatively large elements of deciduous trees such as oak, ash, elm,
maple and linden. The mild climate has contributed to an abundant
flora and some southern European varieties of flowers.
The culture of the Aland Islands bears traces from many of the
historical epochs the islands have been through. The island culture
mixes Scandinavian traditions with own additions and amendments. The
perhaps most obvious cultural heritage is linked to the islands
seafaring traditions.
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The Åland Islands, between Sweden and Finland, nominally belong to
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The Aland archipelago, also called Finnish Ahvenanmaa
the west of the Aland Islands, which extends between the island and
Sweden. Some 40km across to the east is the arm of the sea known as
Skiftet.
Aland Islands is a
part of the crown of Sweden for hundreds of years, just in the same
with Finland. Russia got possession of the Aland islands in 1809.