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Umeå, the City of the Birches, is scenically situated by the River Umeälven that runs through the city and flows into the Gulf of Bothnia. It can be clearly seen that Umeå is a university town.
The thirst for knowledge and youthful energy is obvious, and they combine to ensure that the city is always on the go. Umeå has 110,000 inhabitants, making it the largest city in northern Sweden. By contrast to the pulsating city life, there are many fascinating things to enjoy in the surrounding countryside.
Within a few minutes you can be in one of the forests that encircle the city, on a raft surging down the turbulent River Vindelälven or enjoying a relaxing stroll in the Gammlia open-air recreation area. Umeå's cultural life is rich and varied, with first-rate theatre and opera as well as flourishing jazz, rock and pop scenes.
Umeå is now pursuing an ambitious campaign in its bid to be named European Capital of Culture 2014. Umeå is a modern city where nature, culture, shopping and history combine to form a dynamic entity.
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