Aaland islands

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Definition

Proper noun: * Aaland Islands: An archipelago of approximately 6,000 islands located in the Gulf of Bothnia. It is an autonomous and demilitarized region under the sovereignty of Finland. The islands are also known as the Åland Islands.

Usage
  • The Aaland Islands are known for their unique autonomous status within Finland.
  • Tourism is a major industry in the Aaland Islands, with visitors attracted to the archipelago's nature and maritime history.
  • The official language of the Aaland Islands is Swedish.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Åland Islands": This is the more common and official spelling in English, using the Swedish letter 'Å'. The entry "Aaland Islands" is an anglicized variant.
  • "The Åland Islands Peace": Refers to the 1856 Treaty of Paris, which demilitarized the islands.
  • "Ålandic": Pertaining to the Åland Islands or their culture (e.g., Ålandic traditions).
Variants and Related Words
  • Åland Islands (n): The standard English name for the archipelago.
  • Ahvenanmaa (n): The Finnish name for the islands.
  • Archipelago (n): A group of islands, which is the geographical classification for the Aaland Islands.
  • Autonomous region (n): A political designation describing the islands' self-governing status.
Synonyms
  • Åland
  • Åland archipelago
Related Phrases
  • "The autonomy of the Åland Islands": Refers to the special self-governing political arrangement.
  • "The Åland Islands dispute": Refers to the historical conflict between Sweden and Finland over the islands, resolved by the League of Nations in 1921.
Noun
  1. an archipelago of some 6,000 islands in the Gulf of Bothnia under Finnish control

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