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EspañolOULU PROVINCE
(Redirected from Oulu (province))
The 'Province of Oulu' is a province of Finland. It borders the provinces of Lapland, Western Finland and Eastern Finland. It also borders the Gulf of Bothnia and Russia.
''For History, Geography and Culture see: Ostrobothnia''
The province of Oulu was first introduced in 1775. After the Treaty of Fredrikshamn parts of Lapland were annexed to the province, and in 1922 Petsamo was annexed to the province. Finally, in 1936 Lapland was separated into its own province.
''Main article: Oulu State Provincial Office''
The State Provincial Office is a joint regional authority of seven different ministries. It promotes national and regional objectives of the State central administration.
''Main article: Regions of Oulu''
The province of Oulu is divided into 2 regions:
★ Northern Ostrobothnia (''Pohjois-Pohjanmaa/ Norra Österbotten'')
★ Kainuu (''Kainuu/ Kajanaland'').
The regions in Oulu Province are divided on 47 municipalities, including the city of Oulu.
''Main article: Heraldry of Oulu''
★ Oulu State Provincial Office - Official site
The 'Province of Oulu' is a province of Finland. It borders the provinces of Lapland, Western Finland and Eastern Finland. It also borders the Gulf of Bothnia and Russia.
| Contents |
| Historical Province |
| Administration |
| Regions |
| Heraldry |
| External links |
Historical Province
''For History, Geography and Culture see: Ostrobothnia''
The province of Oulu was first introduced in 1775. After the Treaty of Fredrikshamn parts of Lapland were annexed to the province, and in 1922 Petsamo was annexed to the province. Finally, in 1936 Lapland was separated into its own province.
Administration
''Main article: Oulu State Provincial Office''
The State Provincial Office is a joint regional authority of seven different ministries. It promotes national and regional objectives of the State central administration.
Regions
''Main article: Regions of Oulu''
The province of Oulu is divided into 2 regions:
★ Northern Ostrobothnia (''Pohjois-Pohjanmaa/ Norra Österbotten'')
★ Kainuu (''Kainuu/ Kajanaland'').
The regions in Oulu Province are divided on 47 municipalities, including the city of Oulu.
Heraldry
''Main article: Heraldry of Oulu''
External links
★ Oulu State Provincial Office - Official site
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