| Helsinki, the capital and largest city of Finland, lies on the southern coast and serves as the country's administrative, commercial, and intellectual center. Built on a peninsula, surrounded by numerous islands, and protected by the island fortress of Suomenlinna, Helsinki has three large sheltered harbors and is a major trading port on the Baltic Sea. The city has many scenic bays, broad streets lined with trees, and a mixture of old and modern architecture. Despite its far northern location, Helsinki's climate is kept relatively mild by the warm Gulf Stream current. Even so, harbors are ice-bound between January and May. |
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