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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › UmeåUmeå - Wikipedia

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   Umeå (UK: / ˈ uː m ə ɔː / OO-mə-aw, US: / ˈ uː m eɪ oʊ / OO-may-oh, Swedish: [ˈʉ̌ːmɛɔ] ⓘ, locally [ˈʉ̌ːmɛ] ⓘ; South Westrobothnian:; Finnish: Uumaja; Ume Sami: Ubmeje; Southern Sami: Upmeje; Northern Sami: Ubmi) is a city in northeast Sweden. It is the seat of Umeå Municipality and the capital of Västerbotten County.

2. visitumea.se › enVisit Umeå | Welcome to Umeå

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   Jun 5, 2011 · Find out what's happening in Umeå, a vibrant city in northern Sweden. Explore events, culture, shopping, food and outdoor experiences in the Umeå region.

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4. visitsweden.com › where-to-go › northern-swedenUmeå – where nature and culture co-exist. | Visit Sweden

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   Nov 30, 2020 · Umeå is the largest city in northern Sweden, with world-class museums, universities and design. It also offers easy access to wilderness, coastline and local cuisine.

5. visitumea.se › en › to-doThings to do in the Umeå region | Visit Umeå

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   Find activities, events, culture and nature experiences in Umeå and the surrounding area. Whether you prefer the city's pulse, the countryside's tranquility or both, Umeå has something for everyone.

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   Where is ume based?

   • Umeå is the centre of television in northern Sweden; SVT Nord and TV4's northern region office are both based in the city. The main newspapers of the county of Västerbotten, Västerbottens-Kuriren and Västerbottens Folkblad are also based in Umeå. The background and setting for the video game Unravel are based on landscapes around Umeå.

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   Why should you visit ume?

   • Umeå offers an urban experience of the peaceful northern Sweden – the best of both worlds. Both wilderness and vibrant city life. A city abounding in creativity, culture, shopping, restaurants, top-class accommodation, world-class education and research, world-leading businesses and a constantly underlying passion for invention and cooperation.

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   Is ume the capital of northern Sweden?

   • Today, Umeå is often referred to as the “capital of northern Sweden”, since it’s the largest urban community in the region. It’s one of Sweden’s, and Europe’s, fastest growing cities – well on its way to passing the 200,000 population mark by 2050 (today the number stands at around 127,000).

   Umeå – where nature and culture co-exist. | Visit Sweden

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   What is ume known for?

   • Umeå is also known as the City of Birches (Björkarnas Stad). Wandering around the city centre, you’ll see why – some 2,300 birches line the avenues. In 1888, parts of Umeå burnt down, leaving thousands of people homeless. When it was rebuilt, birches – whose hard-wood consists of 50 percent water – were planted as a natural fire barricade.

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7. visitumea.se › en › why-umeaWhy Umeå | Visit Umeå

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   Umeå is a growing and diverse city in northern Sweden, with a rich cultural life, a vibrant sports scene and a strong research and business sector. Learn why Umeå is a meeting place for curious and creative people from all over the world.

8. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › UmeåUmeå – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Being the regional capital of Västerbotten, Umeå is also the educational and economic capital city of the region, with no Swedish city of similar size further north. With its strategic location along the E4 national highway, most transportation to the northern part of Sweden goes through here.

9. www.britannica.com › place › UmeaUmeå | Northern Lights, University, Arctic City | Britannica

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   Umeå, town and capital of Västerbotten län (county), northeastern Sweden. It lies on the left bank of the Umeå River near the Gulf of Bothnia. It has long been an educational and cultural centre for northern Sweden. In 1622 it was incorporated by Gustav II Adolf. After suffering several destructive.