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City of culture and birch trees, European Capital of Culture 2014, with a lively student atmosphere.

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Quick facts

CategoryCities

RegionSweden

Coordinates63.8300°N, 20.2600°E

•Population: ~130,000

•Founded: 1622

•Nickname: City of Birches

Umeå

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