The Archipelago Sea covers a roughly triangular area with the cities of Mariehamn, Uusikaupunki, and Hanko at the corners. The archipelago can be divided into inner … See more

The number of permanent residents on the islands is roughly 60,000, with 27,000 of them living in Åland. Also outside Åland most of the area … See more

The culture of the archipelago resembles that of the Swedish-speaking coastal areas of Finland. Many features of typically Finnish culture, such as the popularity of sauna, have become ingrained in the culture of the islands. There are, however, several subtle … See more

Prehistory
The islands began rising from the water 10,000 years ago. At that stage the Danish straits were … See more

The islands are divided between the region of Southwest Finland and the autonomous region of Åland. The border between the … See more

The islands generally enjoy a high standard of living comparable to that of continental Finland. Fishing and fish processing See more

The islands provide a unique and diverse environment for wildlife. The bigger islands resemble the coastal regions of continental Finland whereas skerries have a radically different … See more