Oulu (province): Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

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.

Oulun lääni
Uleåborgs län

Province
Residence city	Oulu
Governor	Eino Siuruainen
Historical province	Ostrobothnia
Regions	Northern Ostrobothnia Kainuu
Area  - Total	Ranked 3rd 57,000 km²
Population  - Total (2002)  - Density	Ranked 4th 456,000 8 / km²

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.

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 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.

Main article: Heraldry of Oulu

Provinces of Finland
Eastern Finland | Lapland | Oulu | Southern Finland | Western Finland | Åland