Fun facts about Espoo
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The name of Espoo is believed to have derived from the Medieval Swedish village of Espaby, which may refer to aspens that grew on a nearby riverbank.
Espoo
Finland
Espoo is a city in Finland. It is located to the west of the capital, Helsinki, in southern Uusimaa. The population is approximately 326,000. It is the 2nd most populous municipality in Finland. Espoo is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, which has approximately 1.6 million inhabitants.
From the “History” section
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Present-day Espoo was first settled by hunter-gatherers around 8,000 years ago.
Espoo
Finland
Espoo is a city in Finland. It is located to the west of the capital, Helsinki, in southern Uusimaa. The population is approximately 326,000. It is the 2nd most populous municipality in Finland. Espoo is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, which has approximately 1.6 million inhabitants.
From the “History” section
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Espoo has an area of 528 km2, with 41% of it being water.
Espoo
Finland
Espoo is a city in Finland. It is located to the west of the capital, Helsinki, in southern Uusimaa. The population is approximately 326,000. It is the 2nd most populous municipality in Finland. Espoo is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, which has approximately 1.6 million inhabitants.
From the “Geography” section
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The highest point in Espoo is Velskola at 114.2 m above sea level.
Espoo
Finland
Espoo is a city in Finland. It is located to the west of the capital, Helsinki, in southern Uusimaa. The population is approximately 326,000. It is the 2nd most populous municipality in Finland. Espoo is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, which has approximately 1.6 million inhabitants.
From the “Geography” section
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Espoo is home to exceptionally large natural areas, including an archipelago consisting of 165 islands.
Espoo
Finland
Espoo is a city in Finland. It is located to the west of the capital, Helsinki, in southern Uusimaa. The population is approximately 326,000. It is the 2nd most populous municipality in Finland. Espoo is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, which has approximately 1.6 million inhabitants.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Drefer · CC BY-SA 4.0