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• Fast Facts

  1. Country: Finland
  2. Language spoken: Finnish
  3. Mayor: Jussi PajunanHEL: Helsinki Government
  4. Currency: Euro
  5. Country Code: 358Time and Date: Current local time in Helsinski
  6. Area Code: 9Time and Date: Current local time in Helsinski
  7. Time Zone: EET (UTC+2)
  8. Airport code: HELTime and Date: Helsinski Airport Guide
  9. Founded in 1550World Travel Guide: Helsinski History and Facts
  10. City population: 568,531 (2008)YTV: Living and working
  11. Climate: Temperate continental

• Climate and Culture

  Helsinki benefits from a maritime climate, which gives it a warm (but short) summer, while its high latitude makes the summer days extremely long. Unfortunately for some activities, the reverse is also true, with the sun barely rising during the long winters. Consummately, Helsinki natives seem to spend most of their warm-weather time outdoors, while navigating the cold-weather months from nightclubs and bars. Like the popular winter sport of skiing, Helsinki's nightlife has beginner and expert slopes, and keeping up with the locals can be hazardous to those who overestimate their skills. The city's attractions include the National Museum of Finland and the Finnish National Gallery, as well as the country's National Opera and National Theatre.

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