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| | Oulu -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) |
 | | This took place after favourable peace settlements with the Russians, which removed the threat of them attacking the region via the main east-west waterway, the river Oulu (the surrounding areas were populated much earlier). |
 | | Oulu is situated by the (A northern arm of the Baltic Sea; between Sweden and Finland) Gulf of Bothnia, at the mouth of Oulu River, which is an ancient trading site. |
 | | The (Click link for more info and facts about Oulu Airport) Oulu Airport, located in neighbouring municipality of (Click link for more info and facts about Oulunsalo) Oulunsalo, is the second busiest in Finland. |
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