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Lahti is dubbed the 'Chicago of Finland' due to similarities in their early industries and troubled histories.
Lahti
Finland
Lahti is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Päijät-Häme. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Lahti is approximately 122,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 205,000.
From the “Etymology” section
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Lahti was first mentioned in documents in 1445.
Lahti
Finland
Lahti is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Päijät-Häme. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Lahti is approximately 122,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 205,000.
From the “History” section
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Lahti's population was approaching 30,000 before the start of the Winter War.
Lahti
Finland
Lahti is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Päijät-Häme. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Lahti is approximately 122,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 205,000.
From the “History” section
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Lahti is home to 2% of Finland's population.
Lahti
Finland
Lahti is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Päijät-Häme. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Lahti is approximately 122,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 205,000.
From the “Demographics” section
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The asteroid 1498 Lahti was named after the city by Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä.
Lahti
Finland
Lahti is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Päijät-Häme. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Lahti is approximately 122,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 205,000.
From the “Trivia” section
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