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Fredrikstad bridge - view from the the old town's port
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The city was named after the Danish king Frederick II in 1569.

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Fredrikstad

Norway

Country
Norway
Population
83.2K
Coordinates
59.22, 10.93
1134th most populous city in the world

Fredrikstad is a port city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Fredrikstad.

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Fredrikstad bridge - view from the the old town's port
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Fredrikstad was founded by citizens of Sarpsborg after the original town was burned down during the Northern Seven Years' War.

Fredrikstad
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Fredrikstad

Norway

Country
Norway
Population
83.2K
Coordinates
59.22, 10.93
1134th most populous city in the world

Fredrikstad is a port city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Fredrikstad.

From the “History” section

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Fredrikstad bridge - view from the the old town's port
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Fredrikstad has three high schools, including Frederik II Upper Secondary School, which offers general studies and financial studies.

Fredrikstad
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Fredrikstad

Norway

Country
Norway
Population
83.2K
Coordinates
59.22, 10.93
1134th most populous city in the world

Fredrikstad is a port city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Fredrikstad.

From the “Education” section

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Fredrikstad bridge - view from the the old town's port
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Fredrikstad is home to nine-time Norway football winners Fredrikstad FK.

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Fredrikstad

Norway

Country
Norway
Population
83.2K
Coordinates
59.22, 10.93
1134th most populous city in the world

Fredrikstad is a port city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Fredrikstad.

From the “Sport” section

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Fredrikstad bridge - view from the the old town's port
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The nearest airport to Fredrikstad is Sandefjord Airport, located 88 kilometers west of the city.

Fredrikstad
Norway
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city

Fredrikstad

Norway

Country
Norway
Population
83.2K
Coordinates
59.22, 10.93
1134th most populous city in the world

Fredrikstad is a port city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Fredrikstad.

From the “Transport” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Szilas · Public Domain

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