24.06.1921: part of Finland, declared as demilitarized zone
09.06.1922: autonomy granted (confirmed 28.12.1951 and 16.08.1991)
Area: 6,784 km²
Population: 25,706 (2002)
Capital: Mariehamn
Currency: Finnish markkaa → 2002 euro
Ethnic groups: Swede 95, Finn 5%
Official language: Swedish
Landshövding: Peter Lindbäck (01.04.1999)
Lantråd: Viveka Eriksson (26.11.2007)
Ålands are internationally recognized as politically neutral and entirely demilitarised, so there is no naval presence. However, a local police force (Polisen) has some small patrol launches.
