Landscape of western Timna Park, 13 miles north from Eilat. The Middle East, December 12, 2002
This aerial view, captured on the approach to Helsinki (arriving from the west/southwest towards Helsinki-Vantaa Airport), showcases the stunningly fragmented coastline of the Finnish capital. The Archipelago: The image perfectly illustrates why Helsinki is known as the "Daughter of the Baltic." The coastline is a complex maze of peninsulas, bays, and islands. Western Suburbs: The dense urban areas visible are likely the western districts of Espoo (Finland s second-largest city, part of the capital region) and western Helsinki. Specifically, the large island connected by bridges in the center-left is likely Lauttasaari (Drumso), a major residential island district. To its left, the distinctive curved coastline of Keilaniemi and West Harbour (La"nsisatama) areas might be visible. The landscape is dotted with significant green spaces and forested islands, characteristic of the Helsinki metropolitan area where nature is never far from the urban core. View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki, Finland, October 17, 2025