Helsinki is the capital and the most populous city of Finland, located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland. It is the neighboring city of Espoo, and shares many cultural, economic and political ties with it.
Vantaa is a city and municipality in the region of Uusimaa, located north of Helsinki and Espoo. It is the home of the Helsinki Airport, and a major city for commerce, education and culture.
Kauniainen is a small town and municipality in the region of Uusimaa, located within the city of Espoo. It is the smallest and the wealthiest municipality in Finland, and a popular residential area for the upper-class.
Kirkkonummi is a municipality in the region of Uusimaa, located west of Espoo. It is a part of the Greater Helsinki area, and a scenic and historical area with many lakes, forests and islands.
Nurmijärvi is a municipality in the region of Uusimaa, located northwest of Espoo. It is the most populous rural municipality in Finland, and the birthplace of the national poet Aleksis Kivi.