Fun facts about Groningen
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A folk origin story suggests that exiles from Troy founded a settlement in Groningen in 453 BC.
Groningen
Netherlands
Groningen is the capital city and main municipality of Groningen province in the Netherlands.
From the “Etymology” section
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The city of Groningen was an important trade centre in the 13th century.
Groningen
Netherlands
Groningen is the capital city and main municipality of Groningen province in the Netherlands.
From the “History” section
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Groningen has an oceanic temperate climate, slightly colder in winter than other major Dutch cities.
Groningen
Netherlands
Groningen is the capital city and main municipality of Groningen province in the Netherlands.
From the “Geography” section
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As of 2020, around 25% of Groningen's population are students, making it the city with the highest density of students in the Netherlands.
Groningen
Netherlands
Groningen is the capital city and main municipality of Groningen province in the Netherlands.
From the “Education” section
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Groningen is known as the 'World Cycling City', with around 57% of its residents using bicycles for regular commutes.
Groningen
Netherlands
Groningen is the capital city and main municipality of Groningen province in the Netherlands.
From the “Transport” section
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