The Province of Oulu is a province of Finland. It borders to the provinces of Lapland, Western Finland and Eastern Finland. It also borders to the Gulf of Bothnia.
For History, Geography and Culture see: Ostrobothnia
Main article: Regions of Finland
The province of Oulu contains the Northern Ostrobothnia region (Pohjois-Pohjanmaan maakunta) and the Kainuu region (Kainuun maakunta).
Main article: State Provincial Office of Oulu[?]
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: Municipalities of Oulu
The province has 51 municipalities including the city of Oulu.
Main article: Heraldry of Oulu[?]
- Oulu (http://www.laaninhallitus.fi/oulu) - State Provincial Office
