The Åland Islands are an autonomous archipelago of Finland. The form of government is a democratic republic with a president and parliament. They are located in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland and are washed by the waters of the Baltic Sea and have a total area of about 6,700 km2.
The capital of the Åland Islands is the city of Mariehamn, which is located on the island of Fastern. The climate on the islands is temperate maritime with cool summers and mild winters. The population is about 30,000 people.
The official language of the Åland Islands is Swedish. Also, the local population speaks Finnish and the Åland dialect of Swedish.
The standard of living, medicine, education and social security of citizens is considered high. In addition, the level of security in the Åland Islands is also considered high.
Citizenship of the Åland Islands can be obtained through naturalization, as well as marriage or adoption.
Åland citizenship is not automatically given by birth in the islands, but children born in Åland are entitled to either Finnish or Swedish citizenship depending on the citizenship of the parents.
The Åland Islands are known for their beautiful nature and unique culture. The attractions of the islands include beautiful beaches, historical buildings, museums, parks and nature reserves.
The Åland Islands are quite open and friendly to visitors. Tourism is an important source of income for the region and the locals usually welcome those who visit them.
However, there is a certain amount of illegal immigration into the region, which causes certain problems. In addition, work for foreigners may be limited, as local laws suggest that local residents should have priority in obtaining work.
