Fun facts about Oulu
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Oulu is named after the river Oulujoki, which means 'flood water' in Finnish.
Oulu
Finland
Oulu is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu. The population of Oulu is approximately 217,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 265,000.
From the “Etymology” section
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Oulu was founded on 8 April 1605 by King Charles IX of Sweden.
Oulu
Finland
Oulu is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu. The population of Oulu is approximately 217,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 265,000.
From the “History” section
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Oulu is the largest Finnish city entirely in the subarctic climate zone.
Oulu
Finland
Oulu is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu. The population of Oulu is approximately 217,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 265,000.
From the “Geography” section
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The Air Guitar World Championships, held annually in Oulu since 1996, is one of the city's most recognized cultural events.
Oulu
Finland
Oulu is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu. The population of Oulu is approximately 217,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 265,000.
From the “Culture” section
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Oulu is served by Oulu Airport, the third largest airport in Finland by passenger volume.
Oulu
Finland
Oulu is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu. The population of Oulu is approximately 217,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 265,000.
From the “Transport” section
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