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Espoo (ĕs`pô), Swed. Esbo, city (1998 pop. 204,962), Southern Finland prov., S Finland, 10 mi (16 km) W of Helsinki. Part of the Helsinki metropolitan area, Espoo saw enormous growth in the late 20th cent., and is now Finland's second largest city. The city has five regional centers, including Tapiola Garden City, an exemplary planned city. Espoo has many high-tech businesses and institutes; the Helsinki Univ. of Technology and Espoo-Vantaa Institute of Technology are there. Notable sights include the city museum and a granite church dating from 1458. Espoo a city in S Finland. Pop.: 224 231 (2003 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He signed for Manchester United from FC Espoo in 2004but did not make a senior appearance with the club. ``We rationalized our own publishing activities and focused them in Espoo as our game-development partners are largely based in Europe,'' said born 26 April 1978 in Espoo, Finland) is an English cyclist, currently racing for the Italian Liquigas team. |
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