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Northern Finland, Finland
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The Western Oulu region is in Northern Finland and consists of the western, coastal part of Northern Ostrobothnia.
Oulu is by far the most important transportation hub of the northern part of the country. The Oulu airport is the second busiest airport in Finland with direct connections to Helsinki and abroad.
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Oulu / Oulunsalo · International · OUL
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the 5th largest city in Finland is a major university and technology center, the region's transport hub, and has the most visitor amenities.
town famous for its long, sandy beaches.
a small steel industry town with an old downtown.
yes, the name of the town really is "Ii". Wooden old town and a river with wild salmon.
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