Helsinki is the capital city of Finland, with a population of over 600,000 people. It has a humid continental climate, with cold winters around -5 degrees Celsius and warmer summers up to 21 degrees. The official languages are Finnish and Swedish, though many other cultures are represented. During World War 2, Helsinki suffered bombing from the Soviet Union but avoided extensive damage. Popular landmarks include the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, the House of the Estates government building, and the Itis shopping mall, Scandinavia's largest. Typical Finnish foods found in Helsinki are karjalan piirakat, a cereal-filled pastry, and porilainen, a sausage sandwich.