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.
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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.
The State Provincial Office is a joint regional authority of seven different ministries. It promotes national and regional objectives of the State central administration.
The province of Oulu contains the Northern Ostrobothnia (Pohjois-Pohjanmaa/ Norra Österbotten) and the Kainuu (Kainuu/ Kajanaland).
The regions in Oulu Province are divided on 51 municipalities, including the city of Oulu.
Historical Province
For History, Geography and Culture see: OstrobothniaAdministration
Main article: Oulu State Provincial OfficeRegions
Main article: Regions of OuluHeraldry
Main article: Heraldry of OuluExternal links
Provinces of Finland
Eastern Finland | Lapland | Oulu | Southern Finland | Western Finland | Åland