Complete the sentence about Tornio with the correct year: The town received its charter from the King Gustavus Adolphus on 12 May ______, and was officially founded on the island of Suensaari.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 1621
The town received its charter from King Gustavus Adolphus on 12 May 1621 and was officially founded on the island of Suensaari. It lies on the Swedish border.
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