Fun facts about Bergen
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Bergen was traditionally thought to have been founded in 1070 AD, but modern research indicates a trading settlement existed in the 1020s or 1030s.
Bergen
Norway
Bergen is a city and municipality in the Vestland county on the west coast of Norway. Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway after the capital, Oslo.
From the “History” section
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Bergen is often called 'the city among the seven mountains', although there is debate about which mountains are included.
Bergen
Norway
Bergen is a city and municipality in the Vestland county on the west coast of Norway. Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway after the capital, Oslo.
From the “Geography” section
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Bergen is considered the rainiest city in Europe, experiencing more than two months of consecutive rainy days at times.
Bergen
Norway
Bergen is a city and municipality in the Vestland county on the west coast of Norway. Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway after the capital, Oslo.
From the “Climate” section
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Bergen is one of the smallest cities in Europe to have both tram and trolleybus electric urban transport systems simultaneously.
Bergen
Norway
Bergen is a city and municipality in the Vestland county on the west coast of Norway. Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway after the capital, Oslo.
From the “Transport” section
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The University of Bergen, founded in 1946, has 16,000 students and is the third-largest educational institution in Norway.
Bergen
Norway
Bergen is a city and municipality in the Vestland county on the west coast of Norway. Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway after the capital, Oslo.
From the “Education” section
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