Mariehamn, Aland Islands
N 60° 05.765 E 019° 56.586
34V E 441221 N 6662582
The municipal flag of Mariehamn on the top of the town hall.
Waymark Code: WM18MW0
Location: Aland Islands
Date Posted: 08/26/2023
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The municipal flag of Mariehamn on the top of the town hall.
On the roof there are two municipal flags for Mariehamn municipality and a national flag for the Aland Islands.
The municipal flag shows Mariehamn's coat of arms, which consists of three linden leaves over an anchor.
Mariehamn is both a city and a municipality.
Mariehamn is the capital of the Aland Islands and is also the islands' largest city. The population in 2022 was 11,742.(municipality.)Population 2022: 30,344 on the Åland Islands (visit link)
Shipping has always been very important and there are several ferry routes to Finland and Sweden, among others. In the old harbor area, there are also shipbuilding, a a ship engine museum and other industries dedicated to seafaring and fishing.
Tourism has also increased and around the city there are many cafes and arts and crafts shops that mainly sell local goods. Mariehamn is also not bigger than you relatively quickly see the most interesting places. Among other things, a linden avenue in six rows which almost crosses through the city. But the maritime museum, which has the world's largest collection of wooden ships, is also an exciting place.
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