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Espoo ( / ˈɛspoʊ /, [8] Finnish: [ˈespoː]; Swedish: Esbo) [c] is a city in Finland. It is located to the west of the capital, Helsinki, in southern Uusimaa. The population of Espoo is approximately 314,000. It is the 2nd most populous municipality in Finland.
Espoo, city, southern Finland, just west of Helsinki, in a region of broad, flat valleys covered with low clay hills. It is located in an area that has been inhabited since 3500 bc. The city has railway connections to Helsinki and the remainder of Finland. It is a thriving technology centre where.
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Espoo is a city in Finland. It is located to the west of the capital, Helsinki, in southern Uusimaa. The population of Espoo is approximately 314,000. It is the 2nd most populous municipality in Finland. Espoo is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, which has approximately 1.58 million inhabitants.
When Finland was annexed to Russia, Helsinki became the capital in 1812. Although Helsinki grew at a rapid pace, Espoo remained a quiet town in the countryside for quite some time. Population influx to Espoo accelerated in the 1940s and thereafter. In 1950, Espoo had 25,000 residents, 15 years later the population had risen to 65,000.
Articles related to the city of Espoo, Finland. Subcategories. This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. B. ... Pages in category "Espoo"
City and decision-making. Tietoa Espoosta. Information about Espoo. Espoo is the second largest city in Finland and is located next to the capital city of Helsinki. The transport connections from the airport and the centre of Helsinki to Espoo are excellent. Espoo is a centre of international company headquarters and high-technology businesses.
