Fun facts about Sarpsborg
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The city was originally called Borg, meaning 'castle' in Norse times.
Sarpsborg
Norway
Sarpsborg, historically Borg, is a city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Sarpsborg.
From the “General information” section
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Sarpsborg was founded by the Viking King Olav Haraldsson in 1016.
Sarpsborg
Norway
Sarpsborg, historically Borg, is a city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Sarpsborg.
From the “History” section
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Borregaard Industries is the most important industry in Sarpsborg.
Sarpsborg
Norway
Sarpsborg, historically Borg, is a city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Sarpsborg.
From the “Economy” section
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Sarpsborg is famous for its two elite leagues teams in floorball, Sarpsborg IBK and Greåker IBK.
Sarpsborg
Norway
Sarpsborg, historically Borg, is a city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Sarpsborg.
From the “Sport” section
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The all-time high temperature in Sarpsborg was recorded at 33.5 °C in July 2018.
Sarpsborg
Norway
Sarpsborg, historically Borg, is a city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Sarpsborg.
From the “Climate” section
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