Helsingfors

Helsingfors is the Swedish name for Helsinki, a strongly fortified seaport and capital of Finland, is in a commanding position placed on a rocky peninsula in the Gulf of Finland, 191 miles West of St. Petersburg. The numerous islands and islets at the entrance of the harbour are strongly fortified. The town is handsomely laid out, and has a flourishing university, and does a good Baltic trade.

Nearby pages
Helvellyn, Helvetii, Helvetius, Helvius Pertinax, Hem Chandra Bakshi, Hemavathi