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Helsingfors

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A strongly fortified seaport and capital of Finland, is in a commanding position placed on a rocky peninsula in the Gulf of Finland, 191 m. W. 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 (student roll, 1703), and does a good Baltic trade.

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Helsingfors'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​h/helsingfors.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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