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Maarianhamina

Maarianhamina

1 9.9
The capital city and main port of the Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea
  • proper noun
: Maarianhamina
  • Maarianhamina is beautiful.

Examples

  • We visited Maarianhamina during our tour of the Baltic Sea islands.

  • The ferry from Stockholm docks in Maarianhamina every afternoon.

  • Maarianhamina is renowned for its picturesque waterfront and maritime history.

  • I visited Maarianhamina last summer.

  • The ferry from Sweden arrives at Maarianhamina, providing easy access to Finland.

  • Tourists often visit Maarianhamina to experience the unique culture of the Åland Islands.

  • Located in the Baltic Sea, Maarianhamina serves as the capital of the Åland Islands.

Synonyms

Mariehamn
vsMaarianhamina
1 8.9

The capital and main port of the Åland Islands, a self-governing area of Finland in the Baltic Sea

is the same place but uses an alternative name form

Surface Forms

Maarianhamina main

Etymology

Maarianhamina breaks into Maria ('Mary') and hamina or hamn ('harbour'). So it means 'Mary's harbour', which is a helpful way to remember that it is the capital and main port of the Åland Islands.