VAASA

väˈsä, Swed. Vasa, city (1998 pop. 56,587), Western Finland prov., W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. It is a port and agricultural market. Timber, iron, and steel are produced. Chartered in 1606, Vaasa was rebuilt closer to the sea after a devastating fire in 1852. From 1855 to 1917 it was called Nikolainkaupunki or Nikolaistad (after Czar Nicholas I). It was the capital of White Finland during the civil war of 1918. Both Swedish and Finnish are spoken in the city.

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books on: Vaasa  - 96 results

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Suomi: Finland
Book by Matti Poutvaara; Werner Soderstrom Osakeyhtio, 1960
Subjects: Finland--Description And Travel--Views
...Pohjanmaa Aerofoto: Karhumaki Airways VAASA A. D. 1606 . Asukkaita n. 36000. Ikavuosistaan huolimatta nykyinen Vaasa on syntynyt vajaan sadan vuoden aikana...manga parker. Inemot 36 000 invanare. Vaasa A. D. 1606 . Die Traditionen von Vaasa...
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Foreign Language and Mother Tongue
Book by Istvan Kecskes, Tünde Papp; Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2000
Subjects: Language Awareness, Language Transfer (Language Learning), Multilingualism, Native Language, Second Language Acquisition
...toistokertomusten tarkkailua . Unpublished masters thesis, Vaasa, University of Vaasa. Grandell C. 1995 . "First language development...Buss and C. Lauren Eds. , Language immersion . Vaasa: University of Vaasa. Green D. W. 1986 . "Control...
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Being Local Worldwide: Abb and the Challenge of Global Management
Book by Jacques Belanger, Christian Berggren, Torsten Bjorkman, Christoph Kohler; Cornell University Press, 1999
Subjects: Abb Asea Brown Boveri Ltd--Management, Electric Transformer Industry--Management--Case Studies, International Business Enterprises--Management--Case Studies
...dynamic char- acter of the BA. Finlands Vaasa plant is the most high-profile of these...acquisition by ASEA in 1986, management at Vaasa was seriously worried by the plants long...Even if we had a design advantage in Vaasa, it would soon be made common within the...
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Planning and Urban Growth in the Nordic Countries
Book by Thomas Hall; E & FN Spon, 1991
Subjects: City Planning--Scandinavia--History, Urbanization--Scandinavia--History
Figure 3.3. Vaasa, town plan by C.A. Setterberg 1855. Fire...from Sweden, but then county architect in Vaasa county. In 1853 Setterberg presented his first proposal for rebuilding Vaasa after its destruction by fire. His final plan...
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A History of Finland's Literature
Book by George C. Schoolfield; University of Nebraska Press, 1998
Subjects: Finnish Literature--History And Criticism
...individualistic variation. The parts of his Vaasa trilogy have ironic titles: Valkoinen...isien 1982; Dear land of our fathers . Vaasa was the port of debarkation for the Jager...countrys gaining of its independence. In 1918 Vaasa was also the seat of the White government...
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journal articles on: Vaasa  - 22 results

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Greenhouse Horticulture and Economic Transition
Journal article by Mauri J. Palomaki, Allen G. Noble; The Geographical Review, Vol. 85, 1995
Subjects: Agricultural diversification--Analysis, Economic stabilization--Analysis, Finland--Agriculture, Greenhouse gardening--Economic aspects
...J. Palomaki , Allen G. Noble Between Vaasa and Kristinestad, in the Swedish-speaking...German troops, billeted in the nearby Vaasa area, created during World War II. Growth...Lantbruksproducenternas Centralforbund, Vaasa, Finland. 27 October. Palomaki, M...
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The Substance of Stakeholder Evaluation: Methodological Discussion
Journal article by Pirkko Vartiainen; International Journal of Public Administration, Vol. 26, 2003
Subjects: Evaluation--Models, Evaluation--Technique, Stockholders--Evaluation
...care Centers). Acta Wasaensia 40, Vaasan yliopisto: Vaasa, 1994. 5. Vartiainen, P. Local economi development...Vartiainen * Department of Public Management, University of Vaasa, Vaasa, Finland Correspondence: Pirkko Vartiainen, Department...
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Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing? the Fate of Russian "Aliens and Enemies" in the Finnish Civil War in 1918
Journal article by Jyrki Loima; The Historian, Vol. 69, 2007
Subjects: Civil war--Finland, Civil war--History, Civil war--Russia, Forced migration--History, Genocide--History, Russians--History, Russians--Political aspects
...avoid the fate of the Russian garrisons in Vaasa, Seinajoki, and Oulu, where the White...uniforms and to dine in the restaurants in Vaasa. They had even drawn a small salary...Finnish Whites negotiated in secret in Vaasa, Kokkola, Kaskinen, and Kristiinankaupunki...
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Places of Importance and Social Communication: Studying the Pre-Roman Cairn Field of Viirikallio in Laihia, Finland/Sotsiaalse Kommunikatsiooni Ja Tahtsusega Kohad: Eelrooma Rauaaja Kangurkalmete Uurimisest Laihia Viirikallios Soomes
Journal article by Jari-Matti Kuusela, Samuel Vaneeckhout, Jari Okkonen; Estonian Journal of Archaeology, Vol. 14, 2010
Subjects: Archaeology--Research, Historic sites--Research, Historic sites--Social aspects
...the isostatic land uplift curves for the Vaasa region (Okkonen 2003), we have modelled...neandertaler till sockenbor. Scriptum, Vaasa. Huurre, M. 1979. 9000 vuotta Suomen...Svenska Osterbottens landskapsforbund, Vaasa. Miettinen, M. 1986. An Early Iron...
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The Cultural Geography of the Summer Dance Pavilions of Ostrobothnia, Finland
Journal article by Pentti Yli-Jokipii; Journal of Cultural Geography, Vol. 18, 1999
Subjects: Dancing--Buildings, facilities, etc., Dating (Social customs)--Social aspects, Finland--Popular culture, Mate selection--Environmental aspects, Pavilions--Social aspects
...pronounced. The area has no large urban centers other than Vaasa, with a population of 55,000, and Oulu, with 110,000...recorded for that reason. The towns of Oulu, Kokkola, and Vaasa had evidently retained their roofed dance pavilions through...
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magazine articles on: Vaasa  - 8 results

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Making Great Music Together: Collaborate /Ke'labe,rat/ Verb [Intrans.
Magazine article; Vol. 59, December 2009
Subjects: Music Teachers National Association--Alliances and partnerships, Professional associations--Alliances and partnerships, Trade and professional associations--Alliances and partnerships
...soloist with the Gulbenkian Symphony, the Tivoli Symphony, the Northwest Sinfonietta, the Royal Philharmonic of Morocco and the Vaasa Symphony Orchestra, as well as with the Indianapolis, Utah, Fort Worth, Tucson, Yakima, Bellevue, Salt Lake and Walla...
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Music Teachers National Association Albuquerque 2010 MTNA National Conference: Albuquerque, New Mexico March 20-24
Magazine article; American Music Teacher, Vol. 59, December 2009
Subjects: Music Teachers National Association--Conferences, meetings and seminars, Professional associations--Conferences, meetings and seminars, Trade and professional associations--Conferences, meetings and seminars
...Orchestra, and as guest soloist with the Gulbenkian Symphony, the Tivoli Symphony, the Royal Philharonic of Morocco and the Vaasa Symphony Orchestra, along with symphonies all across the United States. Equally active as a soloist, Beus has given recitals...
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Librarians and the Free-net Movement
Magazine article by David Mattison; Computers in Libraries, Vol. 14, May 1994
Subjects: Computer networks
...telnet: freenet.hut.fi or 130.233.208.40 login: visitor password: press Enter Not surveyed Free-Net Finland (Vaasa, Finland) telnet: freeport.uwasa.fi or 128.214.87.9 login: guest Not surveyed Heartland Free-Net (Peoria...
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He Ain't Worth a Lick
Magazine article by Stephen Schwartz; The American Spectator, Vol. 31, July 1998
Subjects: Actors, Communism, Performing artists, Robeson, Paul, Stamps
...celebration" at the Gene Autry Museum in Los Angeles (March) to an event in the International Labor Chorus Festival in Vaasa, Finland (May). The New York Times reports that Robeson enthusiasts include such establishment figures as David Rockefeller...
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Music Teachers National Association: Albuquerque: 2010 MTNA National Conference: Albuquerque, New Mexico: March 20-24
Magazine article; American Music Teacher, Vol. 59, February 2010
Subjects: Educational organizations--Calendars, Educational organizations--Conferences, meetings and seminars, Music Teachers National Association--Calendars, Music Teachers National Association--Conferences, meetings and seminars
...Orchestra, and as guest soloist with the Gulbenkian Symphony, the Tivoli Symphony, the Royal Philharmonic of Morocco and the Vaasa Symphony Orchestra, along with symphonies all across the United States. Equally active as a soloist, Beus has given recitals...
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newspaper articles on: Vaasa  - 72 results

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Football: Lowndes: I Will Finnish off Vaasa!
Newspaper article; The People (London, England), August 22, 1999
...Football: Lowndes: I Will Finnish off Vaasa! ST JOHNSTONE hitman Nathan Lowndes has vowed to destroy VPS Vaasa - and solve Saints scoring woes, writes...the club. "Scoring another goal against Vaasa would be a great boost because I really...
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FOOTBALL: WEIR LOOKING FOR SOME FINN GOOD!; Old Hand Jim Gives a Lead to Saints' Rookies: VPA Vaasa V St Johnstone UEFA Cup, First Round
Newspaper article by David Leggat; The People (London, England), August 8, 1999
...Jim Gives a Lead to Saints Rookies: VPA Vaasa V St Johnstone UEFA Cup, First Round...the trip to take on Finnish outfit VPA Vaasa in the UEFA Cup on Thursday for their first...away from home. "They have also watched Vaasa and will be able to tell us just how the...
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Athletics: Promotion Triumph for British Women; WOMEN'S EUROPEAN CUP
Newspaper article; The Birmingham Post (England), June 25, 2007
...EUROPEAN CUP. Byline: By David Martin in Vaasa The Norwich Union GB womens side deservedly...European Cup First League A fixture in Vaasa yesterday. There were a further five victories...Meadows celebrate their 4x400m relay win in Vaasa PICTURE: JOHN GILES/PA WIRE
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Athletics: Hession Hot Foots It to Second Medal; GALWAY SPRINTER FASTEST IN FINLAND
Newspaper article; The Mirror (London, England), June 25, 2007
Subjects: Runners (Sports)
...metres yesterday on the concluding session of the European Cup in Vaasa in western Finland. The Galway sprinter knocked a tenth of...Championships next August after running her best race of the season in Vaasa. The Cork woman finished second to the European champion...
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Athletics: Brilliant Women Back in Top Flight
Newspaper article; The Journal (Newcastle, England), June 25, 2007
...when they dominated the European Cup First League A fixture in Vaasa. Yesterday saw a further five victories to add to those on...had the winning throw in the javelin at the Womens European in Vaasa, Finland.; HAPPY TEAM: From left, Carey Easton, Lee McConnell...
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encyclopedia articles on: Vaasa  - 2 results

 
 
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Vaasa
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
VAASA va sa, Swed. Vasa, city (1998 pop. 56,587), Western Finland prov...agricultural market. Timber, iron, and steel are produced. Chartered in 1606, Vaasa was rebuilt closer to the sea after a devastating fire in 1852. From 1855...
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Finland
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...include Espoo , Hameenlinna , Joensuu , Jyvaskyla , Kemi , Kotka , Kuopio , Lahti , Lappeenranta , Oulu , Pori , Tampere , Turku , Vaasa , and Vantaa . Finnish and Swedish are both official languages, and about 6% of the population speaks Swedish as a first language...


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