Turku

geographical name

Tur·​ku ˈtu̇r-(ˌ)kü How to pronounce Turku (audio)
city and port in southwestern Finland population 182,072

Note: Turku was the capital of Finland until 1812.

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“Turku.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Turku. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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