Kokkola is located on the west coast, on the Gulf of Bothnia. It has a population of almost 50 000. Is it the capital and biggest city of Central Ostrobothnia. The chemical industry is a major employer here. There is also a cobalt plant - the only large cobalt refinery outside of China. There is a zine plant, metalworking, casting, textiles, plastics, food, and carpentry. It's port is one of the busier ports in Finland. Ore and limestone are imported, and refined products and timber are exported.