Oulu

Oulu (Swedish: Uleåborg) is a city in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. It is the biggest city in the Northern Finland. The population of Oulu was about 193,000 in January 2014. It is the sixth largest city in Finland.

Oulu flag

Oulu Coat of Arms

Municipalities next to Oulu are Hailuoto, Ii, Kempele, Liminka, Lumijoki, Muhos, Pudasjärvi, Tyrnävä and Utajärvi.

There is a university in Oulu. The university is one of the largest in Finland, with over 15,000 students.

Many people work in technology firms making mobile phones, computers and software.

HistoryEdit

The cathedral of Oulu

Oulu was established in 1605, so it is more than 400 years old. In the old days, Oulu was famous for selling tar all over the world.

Places to visit in OuluEdit

The Rantakatu street by the market

Oulu Cathedral
Hupisaaret Park
The market and the old market hall

GalleryEdit

Gallery

1800's Oulu
Oulun Lyseon lukio school
Railway station

Population growthEdit

Population
Year	Population
1980	121,809
1990	136,029
2000	160,851
2010	185,419

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ReferencesEdit

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