Research of chosen town by Mark Roos https://padlet.com/roosx072/cih8iyxi6wtz5new Welcome to the research of the International School of Helsinki. Type in what you know or what you find out. en-us 2021-03-21 15:24:23 UTC 2025-09-27 10:32:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Location roosx072 https://padlet.com/roosx072/cih8iyxi6wtz5new/wish/1334675951 Helsinki, Finland

School: International School of Helsinki 
  • The trip from Duluth, MN to Helsinki, Finland is about 14 hours and 20 minutes. 
  • The population in Helsinki: 631,695
  • Language spoken: Finnish, Swedish, English
  • Groups: British Helsinki Human Rights Group

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  • Summer: Chill and Comfortable. Not too hot, it will reach about mid 70s 
  • Winter: Winters are dry and long! Filled with snow 
  • Spring: There is a lot of precipitation and temperatures are usually in the 30s-50s
  • During summer solstice: 18 hour sunlight periods.


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  • Helsinki is on a south peninsula in the country of Finland.  
  • Having it be surrounded by water creates a really cool and beautiful environment. 
  • There are islands that can be reached by boat or ferries.
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  • Helsinki was founded by the Swedish King Gustav in 1550
  • The indigenous people of Helsinki were known as the Sami. 
  •  The Sami are arctic ancestors of Finland and reside in Helsinki.
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  • Eat the fish! 
  • Explore Winter Gardens! 
  • Outdoor activities!
  • Experience the Northern Lights!
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