Where is the capital of Finland? What are the local specialties?

Helsinki was founded in 1550 and became the capital of Finland in 1812. Helsinki has a population of about 1.2 million (2006), which is more than one-fifth of Finland's total population. Compared to other European cities, Helsinki is a young city with a history of only 450 years, but its architecture is a blend of traditional National Romanticism and modern trends.

Helsinki is not only the political, economic and cultural center of Finland, but also one of the world's leading venues for international conferences. The Suomenlinna building in the city center is one of the most famous buildings in Finland. ...In 1812, the capital of Finland was moved from Turku to Helsinki. The main reason for moving the capital is that Helsinki is closer to the Russian capital St. Petersburg (290 kilometers),

Xinhua Helsinki, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- 2008 Beijing Olympic Games photo exhibition opened on the evening of Nov. 2 at the International Cultural Center of Helsinki, the capital of Finland, attracting the great interest of more than 100 Finnish people from all walks of life who came to participate in the opening ceremony. 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Photo Exhibition by the Chinese Embassy in Finland and the Helsinki International Cultural Center jointly organized,