2. Information about Oulu
• Oulu is a city and is located on the coast of the
Gulf of Bothnia in northern Finland
• Oulu was founded in 1605 and it is one of
Finland's largest cities.
• In December 2012 in Oulu lived 146 527
inhabitants.
• This is the coat of arms of Oulu
4. Famous things and people in oulu
• Famous sports clubs are Kärpät (ice hockey), AC
Oulu (football), OLS (ice bandy) Tervarit (futsal)
• Wikipedia links: Kärpät , AC Oulu, OLS,
• Huutajat (Screaming men) is a famous choir
(video).
• Other famous people from Oulu are Pekka Rinne
(NHL goalkeeper), Martti Ahtisaari (former
president), Antti Niemi (football player) ja Mika
Nurmela (football player).
5. Interesting places in Oulu
• Oulu market square is probably the most
popular place because there is Toripolliisi and
market stalls.
• Other attractions in the city are library,
Theatre House and Oulu Cathedral.
7. Events in Oulu
• Air Guitar Championship takes place in Oulu
• Other events are Rotuaari piknik, Qstock (rock
festival) and Tervahiihto (cross country skiing
contest).