Complete the sentence about Mariehamn with the correct year: Mariehamn was founded on 21 February ______ on land that belonged to the village of Övernäs in Jomala.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1861
Mariehamn was founded on 21 February 1861 on land that belonged to the village of Övernäs in Jomala. It is the capital of Åland.
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