Truly international
Vaasa is an international city with over 97 languages and 120 nationalities. Cosmopolitanism is part of Vaasa’s everyday life, and the pluralism of the city can be seen in an increasing number of foreigners and their visible role in the development of the city. Services are available in English, and people can apply for jobs in international companies, for example, where English is the primary language.
- Vaasa is the gateway to the only natural world heritage site in Finland – the Kvarken archipelago
- Everything in Vaasa is within walking or biking distance – here people do not sit in traffic jams but are at work in 10–15 minutes.
- 10% forests and green areas
- 473 kilometres of shoreline