🇦🇽 Åland Islands
Åland Islands
Territory and Sovereignty
Region: Europe
Basic Information
Capital: Mariehamn
Population: 30,654
Area: 1,580 km²
Subregion: Northern Europe
Currencies: Euro (€)
Languages: Swedish
About territory
The Åland Islands are a Swedish-speaking, demilitarized autonomous region of Finland situated in the Baltic Sea. Their unique political status was established by the League of Nations in 1920, guaranteeing the preservation of Swedish language and culture. The archipelago consists of over 6,700 islands and skerries, with the majority of the population residing on the main island, Fasta Åland. Historically, the islands were part of Sweden before being ceded to Russia in 1809 along with Finland, and their strategic location has shaped their history. Today, the economy relies heavily on shipping, tourism, and related services.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
AX
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
ALA
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