Aland | Islands
Mariehamn (home to roughly one-third of the population).
The (Swedish: Åland ) are an autonomous, demilitarized, and exclusively Swedish-speaking archipelago region of Finland. Located in the Baltic Sea at the entrance to the Gulf of Bothnia, the region serves as a unique international model for the peaceful settlement of territorial disputes and minority rights. 1. Executive Summary: Key Statistics (2025–2026) Population: 30,852 (as of March 2026).
Highly dependent on maritime shipping (18% of GDP), tourism, and agriculture. Currency: Euro (€). 2. Geography and Environment aland islands
Åland Islands: A Living Model for a Sustainable Global Future
Åland is a leader in renewable energy; as of 2025, 63% of its electricity was produced locally, primarily from wind power. Mariehamn (home to roughly one-third of the population)
Characterized by red granite bedrock, coniferous forests, and fertile bays.
The archipelago consists of approximately and skerries, though only about 60 are inhabited. Currency: Euro (€)
Autonomous province of Finland; Demilitarized and Neutralized. Official Language: Swedish.