Umeå

The twelveth largest city in Sweden, capital of Västerbotten County and since 1965 a university city. The city, called the City of the Birches, is located by river Umeälven and the Gulf of Bothnia,...

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The twelveth largest city in Sweden, capital of Västerbotten County and since 1965 a university city. The city, called the City of the Birches, is located by river Umeälven and the Gulf of Bothnia, markets itself as the capital of Norrland (northern Sweden)..
The university characterises the city, both regarding culture as entertainment. Several events organisers target the gay and queer audience. Umeå Pride has been celebrated since 2006.