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Nummela (Vihti)
Nummela () is the largest urban agglomeration and municipality seat of Vihti municipality in Southern Finland. Nummela is located in a triangle between highways 1, 2 and 25, northwest from the capital Helsinki, northeast from the city of Lohja and southwest from Ojakkala, the third largest settlement in Vihti. Population of Nummela's urban area is around 13 500 and population within its post code is around 15 000. Nummela has an airport (ICAO: EFNU) that is suitable for gliding. Famous people from Nummela *, writer * |
Urban Areas In Finland
An urban area in Finland is defined as a cluster of dwellings with at least 200 inhabitants. The Finnish term for this is a ''taajama'' ( sv, tätort). Because of the strict definition of a ''taajama'', these areas exist both inside and outside of city and municipal borders. The largest ''taajama'' in Finland is the Helsinki urban area with over 1.3 million inhabitants in 2019. It extends across Helsinki as well as ten other municipalities in the Greater Helsinki area. The second largest is the Tampere urban area with about 342,000 inhabitants in 2019, and the third largest is the Turku urban area with about 278,000 inhabitants in 2019. The presence of ''taajama'' areas is used to regulate traffic, with a default of speed limit inside a ''taajama'' and outside. Each major road leading in or out of a ''taajama'' is marked with a road sign. See also *List of urban areas in Finland by population *List of cities and towns in Finland *Urban areas in the Nordic countries *Disp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivi Friedman
Vivi Friedman (May 20, 1967 – January 2, 2012) was a Finnish film director. She produced the majority of her work in the United States. During her career she worked on advertisements and short films and directed a feature-length film, ''The Family Tree'' in 2011. Early life and career Born in Helsinki, Finland Friedman spent her childhood years growing up in Nummela in southern Finland before moving to the United States to study at the University of Rochester in New York. She remained in the United States. Before becoming a director she worked in several roles for television films and documentaries including roles as script supervision and location manager. She directed her first production, a television series called ''Team Suomi'' in 1994. Friedman directed the short film ''Certainly Not a Fairytale'' in 2003 for the Fox Searchlight Searchlab development program. It starred Linda Cardellini and Jason Segel. Her sole feature-length film was the 2011 black comedy '' The Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vihti (village)
The Vihti church village (also known as Vihti; fi, Vihdin kirkonkylä) is the second largest urban area and former administrative center of the municipality of Vihti (the municipal office moved from the church village to Nummela in 2004) in Uusimaa, Finland. The village is located in the northern part of Vihti on the northern shore of Lake Kirkkojärvi, which belongs to Lake Hiidenvesi. The village has about 3,500 inhabitants. The church village includes the Vihti Church, the ruins of St. Britget's Church, the Vihti Museum, the Siirilä Art House and the Summer Theater. During the summer, the village hosts the ''Wuosisatamarkkinat'' festival and midsummer celebrations, both of which gather thousands of guests. In the summer of 2016, a nationwide mission was held in the village. In 1994, the church village of Vihti was chosen as the Uusimaa Village of the Year. See also * Nurmijärvi (village) * Vihdintie * Vihtijärvi Vihtijärvi () is a village in the northeast part of Viht ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muijala
Muijala () is a district in Lohja, Finland. It is located northeast of the city center of Lohja along the connecting road 1125 and the Hyvinkää– Karjaa railway between the Turku Highway (Vt 1; E18) and the Hanko Highway (Vt 25). The driving time from Muijala to Helsinki along the Turku highway is about 45 minutes and buses run to Helsinki every 15-50 minutes during peak hours. The easternmost area of Muijala is an industrial area called Muijalannummi. In the eastern parts of Muijala, near the Vihti border and its largest urban area Nummela, there is the grocery store K-market Lohjanportti, which also has a Posti and Veikkaus services (formerly also an ATM). There is a car shop (Kamux-Lohja) near the shop. There is also a primary school in Muijala, where there is teaching from 1 to 6. categories. The school also offers recreational opportunities for young people through clubs. Similarly, the residents' association has its own turns in the school hall, for example, to play fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eeli Tolvanen
Eeli Tolvanen (; born 22 April 1999) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). Tolvanen was selected by the Nashville Predators in the first round, 30th overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He was born in Vihti, Finland, but grew up in Huhmari, Finland. Playing career Tolvanen first played in his native Finland within the junior program of the Espoo Blues. Upon the 2015–16 season, Tolvanen opted to pursue a North American development in playing junior hockey for Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League. He later committed to play collegiate hockey with Boston College on 13 June 2016. Following a standout 2016–17 season with the Musketeers and on the eve of the draft, in which he was later selected with the 30th pick in the first round by the Nashville Predators in the 2017 NHL Draft. Tolvanen's collegiate aspirations were closed after his application was rejected by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jani Sievinen
Jani Nikanor Sievinen (; born 31 March 1974) is a former medley swimmer from Finland, who won the silver medal in the 200 m individual medley at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. In winning the World Championship 200m individual medley title in 1994, he established a new world record of 1:58.16 which lasted for almost nine years until it was broken by Michael Phelps Michael Fred Phelps II (born June 30, 1985) is an American former competitive swimmer. He is the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals. Phelps also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold med ... (USA). Jani Sievinen was married to Mari Sievinen. They have three daughters (born 2008, 2010 and 2013). Sievinen also has two sons (born 1997 and 2001) from his previous marriage to Susanna Sievinen. References * Personal websitewww.janisievinen.com* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sievinen, Jani 1974 births Living people People from Vihti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Markus Selin
Markus Selin (born 16 March 1960) is a Finnish television and film producer. Career Selin was born in Vihti. His first feature was conceived in the mid-1980s. At a party in Los Angeles, he was introduced to fellow Finn Renny Harlin. The two collaborated on a script about three Americans vacationing in Finland who cross the border into the Soviet Union. They approached Chuck Norris to star and he initially agreed but later had to pull out after the production was delayed due to financing problems. His son Mike Norris took over the lead. Selin and Harlin funded the first part of production themselves and then shopped around with the resulting 20-minute demo reel. Selin was eventually able to secure co-production financing from the U.S. for what became the most expensive film ever produced in Finland. Under the terms of the deal Selin held on to the Finnish distribution rights. However, upon completion in 1986 the film was banned by the Finnish government, fearing that its anti-S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zarkus Poussa
Jukka Markus "Zarkus" Poussa (12 July 1975 – 24 January 2016) was a Finnish musician. He was a member of the groups Giant Robot, RinneRadio, Hemma Beast and Anna-Mari Kähärän Orkesteri. He was known for using humor in his songs and performances. He was also the musician in the television show W-tyyli, and in 2007 he appeared in the series ''Jokainen vieras on laulun arvoinen ''Jokainen vieras on laulun arvoinen'' is a Finland, Finnish reality TV music television series which aired on Subtv from 5 January to 9 March 2007. Featuring Zarkus Poussa it was broadcast in ten 30 minute episodes, who would compose, write lyrics ...''. He died suddenly in January 2016 at the age of 40. References External links * Huudetaan, music video(awarded honorary mention at OMVF) Finnish male musicians 2016 deaths Finnish percussionists 1975 births {{Finland-musician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aleksi Mäkelä (director)
Tane Aleksanteri ”Aleksi” Mäkelä (born 20 November 1969) is a Finnish film director and occasional actor. He is best known for having directed several popular films such as '' Häjyt'' (1999), '' Matti'' (2006) and '' Vares – yksityisetsivä'' (2004). During his career, he has also worked for television. Personal life Aleksi Mäkelä's father was an actor Vesa Mäkelä (1947–2003). Selected filmography *''The Romanov Stones'' (''Romanovin kivet'', 1993) *''Sunset Riders'' (''Esa ja Vesa – auringonlaskun ratsastajat'', 1994) *'' The Tough Ones'' (''Häjyt'', 1999) *''The South'' (''Lomalla'', 2000) *'' Bad Boys'' (''Pahat pojat'', 2003) *'' Vares: Private Eye'' (''Vares – yksityisetsivä'', 2004) *'' Matti: Hell Is for Heroes'' (''Matti'', 2006) *'' V2: Dead Angel'' (''V2 – Jäätynyt enkeli'', 2007) *''Hellsinki ''Hellsinki'' ( fi, Rööperi) is a 2009 Finnish film directed by Aleksi Mäkelä. The film is based on the novel ''Rööperi – rikoksen vuodet 1955 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jani Lakanen
Jani Lakanen (born 11 December 1976 in Lohja) is a Finnish orienteering competitor, winner of the 2006 World Orienteering Championships (Long distance). He became world champion in ''relay'' in 2001, together with Jarkko Huovila, Juha Peltola and Janne Salmi. He won the overall Orienteering World Cup in 2000. He received a gold medal in ''relay'' at the 2002 European Orienteering Championships in Sümeg, and a gold medal in the ''long course'' in 2006 in Otepää. See also * Finnish orienteers * List of orienteers * List of orienteering events This is a list of all orienteers events found in Wikipedia and which are notable within the orienteering sport. Foot Orienteering Championships World Championships * World Orienteering Championships * Junior World Orienteering Championships * W ... References External links * * 1976 births Living people People from Lohja Finnish orienteers Male orienteers Foot orienteers World Orienteering Championships medalist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anssi Kela
Anssi Kela (born 29 July 1972 in Kerava, Finland) is a Finnish singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist who has published six albums. During his career, Kela has sold over 230,000 records in Finland. He received four Emma awards in 2002. Anssi Kela comes from a musical family. His late father was a keyboardist and songwriter in a gospel band called Pro Fide, his mother is a cantor and brother a drummer. Kela began his musical career playing various stringed instruments, including the violin, cello and contrabass. However he was more interested in rock music, and wanted to play bass instead. At the age of 13 in 1985 Kela formed a gospel band Yhdeksäs hetki with his school mates. In the band he played bass and wrote the songs. After the band gave up gospel music and changed their name to Pekka ja susi. Kela started to sing in the band as well as playing bass. In 1993 the band won the contest "Finnish Rock champion" and got a record deal with BMG. Their only album in 1994 was a flop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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