Helsinki is Finland's capital and something of an international metropolis. Founded in 1550, it has been the Finnish capital since 1812. Helsinki's current population is about 560,000, but the Helsinki region with the neighboring suburban cities of Espoo and Vantaa has a population of over one million.
The county of Helsinki forms the core of Finland's largest urban area, known in Finnish as the "capital area" .The Gulf of Finland lies to the south, while the posh suburban municipality of Espoo with the embedded tiny enclave of Kauniainen is to the west and the more industrialized municipality of Vantaa is to the north. Beyond these three the suburbs rapidly give way to farms and forests, notably Nuuksio National Park at the intersection of Espoo.
Helsinki is divided into a total of 54 districts, but more commonly the city is merely divided into the centre and the suburbs. The southern districts are older, and they contain most of the city's main tourist attractions which is mostly Helsinki Hotels located. Eira, Ullanlinna and Kaivopuisto are all respected districts full of parks, historical buildings and statues. Eira is known for its Jugend-style houses, parks and beautiful boulevards. Eira centres around Engel Square, which is surrounded by beautiful buildings, including the Chinese Embassy. Ullanlinna, with its marine panorama and densely-built historical buildings is popular among stylish young adults, interior designers and architects. Kaivopuisto's lovely park features large, elegant houses and embassies and is popular among bankers and diplomats.
By plane - All international and domestic flights land at the compact, modern and airy Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport , 15 kilometers to the north of the city. International and domestic terminals are separate but connected by a walkway.
By train - All long-distance trains from throughout Finland and the Russian cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg terminate in the heart of the city at the Rautatieasema (Central Railway Station), which also provides easy interchange to the metro and tram lines.
By car - Expressways connect Helsinki to Turku to the west, Tampere and Lahti to the north, and to Porvoo and towards Saint Petersburg in the east.
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