Helsinki, The Beautiful Capital

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1. What is the Swedish name for Helsinki? Helsinkara Halikadee Halsanki Helsingfors

2. When was Helsinki founded? 1450 1550 1500 1600

3. When was Helsinki promoted to the capital of the Grand Duchy of Finland? 1832 1802 1822 1812

4. The Olympic Games also were held in Helsinki. In what year were they held? 1948 1952 1956 1960

5. In what year was Helsinki an European City of Culture? 1998 2001 2000 1999

6. What is the name of the northern and southern boulevard that will lead you to the Market Square and the harbour? Lonnrotinkatu Uudenmaankatu Aleksanterinkatu Esplanadi

7. What is the name of the soccer club that plays all its matches in the Finnair Stadium near the Olympic Stadium? Tampere United FC Lahti IFK Goteborg HJK

8. What can you find at Korkeasaari Island? The zoo The opera The football stadium The red light district

9. Which well-known Finnish music group had a restaurant at Uudenmaankatu 16-20? Varttina Leningrad Cowboys Klamydia Whistle Bait

10. What is the number of the tram that is also known as the City Tram that makes a trip around Helsinki? 9 3T 13 10