HELINSKI

HISTORY

• Helsinki was established as a trading town by King Gustav I of Sweden in 1550
• The plague of 1710 killed the greater part of the inhabitants of Helsinki.
• Growth was slow, for despite the King's order, the medieval trading traditions were slow to change.
• The Russians occupied Helsinki during the Great Hate of 1713-21 and again in 1742. Sweden lost its status as a superpower.
• The war having been lost, it became vital for Sweden to fortify Helsinki.

HISTORY

• In 1748, construction of the magnificent sea-fortress of Suomenlinna
• The building of Suomenlinna marked a turning point in the history of Helsinki, bringing prosperity to the town.
• In 1808 Sweden was forced to declare war on Russia as a result of the power politics of Napoleon and tsar Alexander I.

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HELINSKI BECOMES CAPITAL

• The war was a major turning point.
• Helsinki was proclaimed the Finnish capital in 1812 and Finland's only university
• Which was made in Turku in 1650 was transferred to Helinski in 1828.
• Devastated by fire, the town was completely rebuilt in a style worthy of a capital.
• The most conspicuous building in the Empire centre is the Cathedral, completed in 1852.

INDEPENDENCE

• Finland declared its independence in 1917. This was immediately followed by civil war.
• At the end of January 1918, the government was forced to flee Helsinki.
• In May 1918 the war ended with victory for the government troops

EUI SPECIFICATIONS

• Stability-Helisnky is stable both economically and helsinky has never had a earthquake
• Healthcare--since it isn't a big city there is a hospital or doctor around the corner
• Education-the education is very prestigious including the university of helsinky which has made a lot off scientifically and professional entry's

POPULATION

• Men 46.9 % Women 53.1 %
• Finnish-speaking 84.9 % Swedish-speaking 6.1 %
• Population density 2707 inhabitants per sq.km
• Total population 610,601 since 31st of August (2013)

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Number of Jobs (2008) 743 147 Rate of Employment
• % of 15-64 year old population
• Share of Population with Academic Degree, % of 25-64 year old population

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