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    Oulu is the oldest city in Northern Finland. It was founded with the same Swedish name of Uleåborg in 1605 by the King Karl IX at the mouth of Oulujoki river, on the opposite bank of Oulu Castle. In the beginning there were around 400 residents in the city.

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    The history books tell us that the city of Oulu was founded in 1605. That created a good amount of buzz and Oulu soon became a centre of tar and salmon trade. The first signs of industry and investments into education were seen in the 17th century, as Oulu’s population doubled from 400 to 800.

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    When was Oulu founded?
    The city of Oulu was founded on the mainland facing the castle on the 8th of April 1605. King of Sweden, Charles IX, gave the order to Isak Bhem to found the city. The construction of the castle of Oulu was finished in 1590. When an armory was established next to the castle in 1614, industrial trade began to spark up in the city.

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    Who ruled Oulu?
    In the end, Oulu ended up being governed by Sweden and received trading permissions from King Gustav Vasa in 1531. The history books tell us that the city of Oulu was founded in 1605. That created a good amount of buzz and Oulu soon became a centre of tar and salmon trade.

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    How has Oulu changed over time?
    The first signs of industry and investments into education were seen in the 17th century, as Oulu’s population doubled from 400 to 800. Oulu has burned down ten times. The city has gotten up and continued towards growth and progress, time after time, with determination.

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    Why was Oulu important in the 15th century?
    The city had less than a thousand residents in the 15th century. The salmon, the fish on Oulu’s coat of arms, was a large export product, and well respected in Stockholm’s court. Salmon had a large effect on Oulu’s energy supply by the end of the 15th century.

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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oulu

    Oulu - Wikipedia

    Oulu is situated by the Gulf of Bothnia, at the mouth of river Oulujoki, which is an ancient trading site. The city proper was founded on 8 April 1605 by King Charles IX of Sweden, opposite the fort built on the island of Linnansaari. This took place after favourable peace settlements with Russia, which removed … See more

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    Oulu is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the northwestern coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu. The population of Oulu is approximately 215,000, while the See more

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    Geography

    Oulu is located in northern Finland, a considerable distance from the other cities in the country. It is located 607 kilometres (377 mi) north of … See more

    Culture

    The best known cultural exports of the city of Oulu are the Air Guitar World Championships held annually in August, Mieskuoro Huutajat (also known as Screaming Men), … See more

    Transport

    Oulu is served by Oulu Airport, the second largest airport in Finland by passenger volume. It is located 15 kilometres (9 mi) south-west of the city centre.
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    Etymology

    The city is named after the river Oulujoki, which originates in the lake Oulujärvi. There have been a number of other theories for the origin of the name Oulu. One possible … See more

    Demographics

    Population
    The city of Oulu has 214,633 inhabitants, making it the 5th most populous municipality in Finland. The Oulu region has a population of … See more

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    • Tietomaa, a science center with over 150 exhibits
    • The Rapids Center, the area in the estuary of the Oulu … See more

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  4. Oulun kaupunki
    https://www.ouka.fi/en/history-oulu

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    WEBOulu has been the seat of a bishopric since 1900, and its cathedral was built in 1830–32, incorporating the remains of an earlier church …

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      https://visitoulu.fi/en/history-of-oulu

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      https://www.gems.travel/article/europe/finland/oulu/history

      Oulu History: Exploring the Ancient City of Finland | Gems.Travel

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      It’s All About Oulu: Past, Present & Future - Discover Wisconsin

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      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Oulu

      University of Oulu - Wikipedia

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      https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Oulu

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      WEBModern Oulu, Finland is internationally recognized for leadership in science and technology. However, the American namesake is more humbly recognized for its natural beauty, the peaceful vistas and its close …

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