Settlement in Vantaa dates back to Stone Age with remains of 6700-6500 BCE dwellings. Area was inhabited by Tavastians and Finns until Swedish colonization. First Swedish mention of Vantaa was in 1331 document. Area became important marine trade centre in 1530s
Located 6.6 km from Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris's southwestern suburbs. Name originates from Medieval Latin "Issiacum" meaning "estate of Isicius". Became part of Grand Paris Seine Ouest in 2010, merged into Métropole du Grand Paris in 2016
Netherlands has twelve provinces, largest being Friesland (5,753 km²). South Holland is most populous with 3.8 million inhabitants. Zeeland has smallest population at 391,124 inhabitants. Drenthe is least densely populated at 191/km²
Asan is a city in South Chungcheong Province, bordering Seoul Capital Area. Population approximately 300,000. Known for hot springs and spas
Madison is Wisconsin's capital and Dane County's county seat. Population was 269,840 as of 2020, making it second-largest Wisconsin city. City surrounds five lakes: Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Kegonsa, and Waubesa. Founded in 1836, named after President James Madison
New York has 20 million population, 6.1% of US total. State covers 141,300 km² and ranks 27th largest in US. Population will reach 20.264 million by July 2025. Growth rate is 0.27% over last 13 years