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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.

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Oulu

Finland

Country
Finland
Population
212.8K
Coordinates
65.01, 25.47
792nd most populous city in the world

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.

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