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Koldinghus
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Koldinghus was built in the 13th century by King Eric Klipping.

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Kolding

Denmark

Country
Denmark
Population
60.5K
Coordinates
55.49, 9.47
1214th most populous city in the world

Kolding is a Danish seaport city located at the head of Kolding Fjord in southeast Jutland. It is the seat of Kolding Municipality. It is a transportation, commercial, and manufacturing centre and has numerous industrial companies, principally geared towards shipbuilding.

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Koldinghus
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The Battle of Kolding on 25 December 1658 saw Polish and Danish forces defeat the Swedish army.

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Kolding

Denmark

Country
Denmark
Population
60.5K
Coordinates
55.49, 9.47
1214th most populous city in the world

Kolding is a Danish seaport city located at the head of Kolding Fjord in southeast Jutland. It is the seat of Kolding Municipality. It is a transportation, commercial, and manufacturing centre and has numerous industrial companies, principally geared towards shipbuilding.

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Koldinghus
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Kolding is home to Design School Kolding, established in 1967.

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Kolding

Denmark

Country
Denmark
Population
60.5K
Coordinates
55.49, 9.47
1214th most populous city in the world

Kolding is a Danish seaport city located at the head of Kolding Fjord in southeast Jutland. It is the seat of Kolding Municipality. It is a transportation, commercial, and manufacturing centre and has numerous industrial companies, principally geared towards shipbuilding.

From the “Education” section

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Koldinghus
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Kolding does not have its own airport; residents use Billund Airport, located 46 km away.

Kolding
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Kolding

Denmark

Country
Denmark
Population
60.5K
Coordinates
55.49, 9.47
1214th most populous city in the world

Kolding is a Danish seaport city located at the head of Kolding Fjord in southeast Jutland. It is the seat of Kolding Municipality. It is a transportation, commercial, and manufacturing centre and has numerous industrial companies, principally geared towards shipbuilding.

From the “Transportation” section

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Princess Dorothea of Denmark, born in Kolding, was the Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1561 to 1592.

Kolding
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Kolding

Denmark

Country
Denmark
Population
60.5K
Coordinates
55.49, 9.47
1214th most populous city in the world

Kolding is a Danish seaport city located at the head of Kolding Fjord in southeast Jutland. It is the seat of Kolding Municipality. It is a transportation, commercial, and manufacturing centre and has numerous industrial companies, principally geared towards shipbuilding.

From the “Notable people” section

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