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Vantaa

American  
[vahn-tah] / ˈvɑn tɑ /

noun

  1. a city in S Finland, on the N border of Helsinki.


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“The shooting incident in Vantaa is deeply distressing,” Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on X.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2024

The labour shortage is most acute in the southern region of Uusimaa, where 30% of the population lives, and it is especially problematic in three of the biggest cities, Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2023

Eight teams will compete for the world title in Vantaa, Finland, from July 27 to Aug. 8.

From Fox News • Dec. 2, 2021

The U.S. team will compete at the International Federation of American Football world championship in Vantaa, Finland, from July 27-Aug.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2021

Tourists walk with their luggage inside a quiet Terminal 2 of the Helsinki-Vantaa airport in Vantaa, Finland, April 27, 2021.

From Reuters • Jul. 6, 2021