Welcome to Åland Islands 🇦🇽 — a remarkable destination in Northern Europe. Its official name is Åland Islands, and today around 30,500 people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 1,580 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Ă…land Islands: key statistics, an introduction to Mariehamn, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Ă…land Islands
Ă…land Islands lies in Northern Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 1,580 square kilometres, it ranks 185th in the world by total area.
Åland Islands has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Mariehamn serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Åland Islands has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Åland Islands is home to approximately 30,500 residents — the 222nd largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Ålandishs.
The main language spoken here is Swedish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Åland Islands rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Ă…land Islands is +35818. Websites from the country typically use the .ax internet domain.
If Åland Islands came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Mariehamn) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Ă…land Islands
- Åland Islands's flag emoji is 🇦🇽 — its two-letter country code is AX and its three-letter code is ALA.
- Åland Islands covers 1,580 km², ranking 185th in the world by area.
- With about 30,500 people, Ă…land Islands holds the 222nd spot in the world population ranking.
- Ă…land Islands is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Ă…land Islands is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Åland Islands — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Ă…land Islands?
- The capital of Ă…land Islands is Mariehamn.
- What is the population of Ă…land Islands?
- Ă…land Islands has a population of approximately 30,500 people, ranking 222nd in the world.
- Where is Ă…land Islands located?
- Ă…land Islands is located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Ă…land Islands?
- The main language spoken in Ă…land Islands is Swedish.
- What currency is used in Ă…land Islands?
- Ă…land Islands uses the Euro (EUR).
