Mariehamn founded as capital of Åland
- When
- 1861
- Where
- Land belonging to the village of Övernäs in Jomala
- Episodes
- 1
Mariehamn, the capital of Åland, was founded on 21 February 1861. The city serves as the seat of the autonomous region's government and parliament. Its official language is Swedish, and it borders Jomala and Lemland.
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Background and detail
Background. Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous region of Finland. It functions as the seat of the region's government and parliament. The official language of the region is Swedish. Geographically, Mariehamn borders Jomala to the north and west, and Lemland to the east.
Founding. The city was established on 21 February 1861. The land designated for the new capital belonged to the village of Övernäs, which is located in Jomala. This specific date and location are confirmed by historical records.
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