Raahe is a town in Northern Finland on
the Bothnian Bay. It is situated between two diversified industrial
regions, Ylivieska and Oulu, next to the main high way and the railway routes.
Raahe´s logistical location is excellent. The Port of Raahe operates all year
round and it is one of the busiest ports in Finland. The distance to the
international airport of Oulu is 75 kilometres. It has a great maritime
history. Count Pehr Brahe, Queen Kristina´s govenor general in Finland,
discovered the first Raahe harbour and founded the town by the name of Salo in
1649. In the year of 1652 the name was changed to Brahestad and later on to
Raahe. The Old Town of Raahe is one of the best preserved wooden towns in
Finland. The Old Town is a lively part of Raahe. Trade and shipping in Raahe
have a long history, they were people´s main livelihood sources until the establishment
of Rautaruukki Steelworks in early 1960´s. Rautaruukki was established in
municipality of Saloinen. Metal industry in Raahe region works in cooperation.
A good example of joint cooperation is Steelpolis Group. Raahe is also getting
new strength from research. Raahe has always been a school town, but especially
today it is a town of know-how regarding high technology (ICT). Over 1 000
students study in Oulu Polytechnic, Computer Engineering unit in Raahe.
In Raahe you can feel the presence of the sea - a placid expanse of
snow in winter and blue paradise in summer. Welcome to Raahe, the Town of Sea
Winds. This FDC was issued on 13.8.1949.
The Church of Raahe is pictured on the stamp. And the statue of founder W. Runeberg. is shown on the cover. This nice FDC was sent
to me by Pia.
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