The islands have been autonomous since 1921, and have their own parliament with rights to pass legislation in certain areas that concern the islands. Since 1954, the Åland Islands have had their own flag and since 1984, their own stamps. Otherwise Finnish law and governmental policies apply on the islands. Today anyone with a regional citizenship from the islands is freed from compulsory military service and no troops are allowed to be stationed in the islands.
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The islands have been autonomous since 1921, and have their own parliament with rights to pass legislation in certain areas that concern the islands. Since...
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The summer town Mariehamn is the capital of autonomous Aland. Aland is a demilitarised Swedish-speaking region with a right of self-government secured through international guarentees. Also in...
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Mariehamn - Castles and Countryside

Mariehamn was named after Marie Alexandrovna, the Empress consort of Alexander II of Russia. Founded in 1861, the city is located on a peninsula and is known as the “town of a thousand linden...
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I live in Mariehamn the town of the Aland Islands. Mariehamn is a small cosy town with 10 000 inhabitants. It is absolutely worth a visit. Mariehamn is surrounded by water, the Aland Islands are...
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Maarianhamina the capital of Åland

Mariehamn was founded in 1861 while Åland and Finland formed part of the mighty Russian Empire. Most of the tourist arrive to Marieham by ferries. There are two shipping companies who all year...
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