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Some info about Åland Islands

The Åland Islands is a Swedish speaking autonomous region of Finland. The islands were originally known as "Ahvaland" which means "land of water". During the Crimean war the Battle of BomarsundBomarsund took place on the The Åland Islands in August 1854. Although the fortress of Bomarsund was destroyed during the battle visitors can still view the ruins to this day.