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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." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Vantaa." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Vantaa.html "Vantaa." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Vantaa.html |
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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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"Vantaa." The Oxford American College Dictionary. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Vantaa." The Oxford American College Dictionary. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O997-vantaa.html "Vantaa." The Oxford American College Dictionary. 2009. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O997-vantaa.html |
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