Vantaa

Vantaa

Vantaa , Swed. Vanda, city (1998 pop. 173,860), Southern Finland prov., S Finland. Located 6 mi (9.7 km) N of Helsinki, it is part of the Helsinki metropolitan area. High-technology and information sciences are important to Vantaa's economy. A science center, aviation museum, and aquarium are here; other notable sights include the Church of St. Laurentius.

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Vantaa

Van·taa / ˈvänˌtä/ a city in southern Finland, a northern suburb of Helsinki; pop. 155,000. Swedish name Vanda.

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Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to open third runway.(Brief Article)
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