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HELSINKI

Suomen pääkaupunki, Helsinki, on yksi suurimmista Pohjois-Euroopan kaupungeista yhdessä Lontoon, Tukholman ja Oslon kanssa. Suur-Helsingin alue koostuu neljästä kaupungista: Helsingistä, Espoosta lännessä, Vantaasta pohjoisessa ja Kauniaisista (Espooseen kuuluvasta alueesta). Suurkaupunkialueella asuu noin 20% Suomen 5,39 miljoonasta asukkaasta. Ruotsin kuningas Kaarle Kustaa I perusti Helsingin vuonna 1550, mutta kaupunki alkoi kukoistaa ja kasvaa vasta 1800-luvulla. Vuosisatojen ajan Suomi oli ollut poliittisen vaikutusvallan kiistakapulana Ruotsin ja Venäjän välillä. Se julistautui itsenäiseksi vuonna 1917, mistä oli seurauksena ristiriitoja ja lyhyt monarkkisen hallinnon ajanjakso. Ensimmäinen presidentti, Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg, astui virkaansa vuonna 1919. Helsinki ei ollut alun perin alueen pääkaupunki, vaan Turku oli tärkein kaupunki vuoteen 1812 asti, jolloin Helsinki sai uutta vaikutusvaltaa ja merkittävyyttä.

Helsingillä on useita erilaisia maantieteellisiä piirteitä, kuten niemiä, lahtia ja saaria. Sen ilmasto on pohjoiseurooppalaisittain ainutlaatuinen, sillä talvilämpötilat ovat odotettua leudompia ja kesäpäivät pidempiä. Helsinki on suosittu matkailukohde, ja siellä on monia näkemisen arvoisia maamerkkejä, muun muassa museoita, kuten Ateneumin taidemuseo, modernin taiteen museo Kiasma sekä Suomen kansallismuseo. Muita suosittuja kohteita ovat Suomenlinnan merilinnoitus ja Senaatin tori. Helsingissä on lukuisia mahtavia kirkkoja, kuten Helsingin tuomiokirkko, ortodoksinen Uspenskin katedraali ja Temppeliaukion kirkko. Helsingin tuomiokirkosta on tullut kaupungille tunnettu symboli. Tuomiokirkon rakennuttu alun perin Venäjän tsaari, mutta sen nimi muutettiin Nikolainkirkosta Helsingin tuomiokirkoksi itsenäisyyden julistuksen jälkeen.

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The capital of Finland, Helsinki is one of the major northern European cities along with London, Stockholm, and Oslo. The Helsinki Metropolitan area is actually comprised of four cities—Helsinki, Espoo to the west, Vanataa to the north, and Kauniainen (a region within Espoo). This metropolitan area is home to approximately twenty percent of Finland's population of 5.39 million people. The city of Helsinki was established in 1550 by King Gustav I of Sweden, but it wasn't until the nineteenth century that the city began to really grow and prosper. For centuries Finland was swayed between Sweden and Russia in a political tug-of-war for influence. It declared independence in 1917 with conflict and a brief stint of monarchical rule. The first president, Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg took office in 1919. Helsinki did not start out as the capital city of the region, instead Turku was the most important city and it wasn't until 1812 that Helsinki rose in importance and influence.

Helsinki is a city that extends over varied geographical features, namely peninsulas, bays and islands. It enjoys a unique climate for northern Europe, with warmer winter temperatures than expected and summer days that run long. A popular city with tourists, there are a number of landmarks to visit in Helsinki including the museums like the Ateneum Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, and the National Museum of Finland. The Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress and Senate Square are other popular destinations. Helsinki boasts a number of grand churches to visit including the Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, and Temppeliaukio Church. The Helsinki Cathedral is a notable icon for the city. Originally built for the Russian Tsar, Helsinki Cathedral changed its name from St. Nicholas to Helsinki af [...]

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Valitsen paikan jossa tapaan ystäväni kanssa.

Yritän olla myöhästymättä.

Grillaan rannalla.

Ostan paljon vaatteita alennusmyynnistä.

Sovitan vaatteita sovitushuoneessa.

Teen löytöjä.

Juon kahvia kahvilassa.

Tapaan ystäviäni ostoskeskuksessa.

Myyn vanhoja vaatteita kirpputorilla.

Aloitan uuden harrastuksen.

Katson uuden elokuvan.

Saan ilmaisen elokuvalipun.

Ajan vuoristoradalla.

Ravintola aukeaa kello 10 aamulla.

Tarkistan hintalapun.

Kysyn myyjältä hinnasta.

Kävelen ympäri naapurustoa.

Kokeilen maistiaista suklaakaupassa.

Etsin vapaaehtoistoimintaa.

Hukkaan digitaalikamerani.

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I choose a place to meet with my friend.

I try not to be late.

I barbecue on the beach.

I buy a lot of clothes at a sale.

I try on the clothes in a fitting room.

I find bargains.

I drink coffee at the cafe.

I meet my friends at the mall.

I sell old clothes at a flea market.

I start a new hobby.

I watch a new movie.

I get a free movie ticket.

I ride on a roller coaster.

The restaurant opens at 10 a.m.

I check the price tag.

I ask the sales clerk about the price.

I walk around the neighborhood.

I try a sample at the chocolate store.

I look for volunteer activities.

I lose my digital camera.

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Learn Finnish with FinnishPod101.com! Welcome to the Finnish Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners series. In this series, you will start to build up your Finnish reading skills through lessons focussed on everyday activities like taking the bus or train. You'll learn how to read tickets, notices in the station, timetables, and more. Improve your reading with this useful FinnishPod101.com series!

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Petri: Etkö tule palaveriin?

Hanna: Miten niin? Sehän on torstaina.

Petri: Tänään on torstai.

Hanna: Kas, niinpä onkin. Minusta tuntui ihan keskiviikolta. Onneksi huomenna on jo perjantai ja viikonloppu.

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Petri: Aren't you coming to the meeting?

Hanna: Why? It's on Thursday, isn't it?

Petri: It's Thursday today.

Hanna: Oh, that's right. I felt like it's just Wednesday. Fortunately, tomorrow is already Friday and the weekend.

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