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  Name Ouluname_fin=Oulun lääniname_swe=Uleåborgs län
  Isocode OLcapital= Oulu governor= Eino Siuruainen
  Historical Ostrobothnia
  Regions Northern Ostrobothnia <br> Kainuu
  Arearank 3rdarea=57,000areapercent=Not rankedpopulation_as_of=2004
  Populationrank 4thpopulation=461,000populationpercent=populationdensity=81
  Coatofarms
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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:

The regions in Oulu Province are divided on 51 Municipalities , including the city of Oulu .


HERALDRY

''Main article: Heraldry Of Oulu ''


OTHER INFO


Oulu's icehockey team Oulun Kärpät have won Finnish Icehockey League Championships three times (1981, 2004 and 2005). They have also won silver of European champion two times, 2004 and 2005.


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