Raisio - People from Raisio, Raision Loimu, Jarno Pihlava, Nils-Eric Fougstedt, Mylly (Paperback)

Chapters: People From Raisio, Raision Loimu, Jarno Pihlava, Nils-Eric Fougstedt, Mylly. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 21. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Raisio - The oldest known written records relating to Raisio are from the year 1292, and there is strong evidence of Iron Age settlement in the area, but Raisio did not become a city until 1974. Until the late 20th century, this was an agricultural area. The success of the Raisio Group transformed it into an industrial centre, and triggered a huge increase in population during the 20th century the population of Raisio grew elevenfold. Mylly shopping center is one of the largest of Northern Europe. Raisio's notable road junctionThe town's location on good traffic connections and near the region's capital has contributed greatly to its growth. Its main industries are services, foodstuffs and chemical manufacturing. The largest employer in the town is the Raisio Group, a manufacturer of foodstuffs, animal feed and health products. Raisio is also home to the Mylly shopping centre, one of the largest in Scandinavia. The town also has the third IKEA of Finland The biggest employers in Raisio: The town of Raisio has many cultural venues, such as the Friisil handicrafts center, which offers the visitor a glimpse at traditional Finnish arts and crafts. The cultural center Harkko in the town center comprises an arts museum, an archaeological museum and a theatre. The city library and swimming center Ulpukka are also worth mentioning. In Raisio is also Finland's biggest middle school which is called "Vaisaaren ylkoulu". ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=783967