Helsinki is the capital and the largest city in Finland.  The population is approximately 600,000 people. 
Temperature
           June average high is 66 and the average low is 52 F
           July  average high is 70 and the average low is 57 F
Currency: Euro                                                     Universal Currency Converter
                1 Euro = 1.41 US Dollar                          1 Dollar =  0.71 Euro (12/29/08)
Time: EEST (UTC/GMT+3)  - for reference London is UTC/Greenwich Mean Time         
Calling Code: 358
Language: Finnish, but most people speak English
Day 9 of Cruise - Sunday (1st cruise), Friday (2nd cruise), Wednesday (3rd cruise), Monday (4th cruise)

Places of Interest
Ateneum Art Museum 
             largest collection of art in Finland
Linnanmaki Amusement Park
Olympic Stadium
Suomenlinna - 250 year old sea fortress
Tuomiokirkko (Lutheran/White Cathedral) - 200 year old church