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has 237,430 inhabitants as of January 1, 2004. Its administrative district covers 465 km².
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway. It is located on the south-western coast-line of Norway, between de syv fjell "seven mountains", according to folklore. Bergen is also known as the gateway to the fjords of Norway.
Founded as a city by Olav Kyrre in 1070 AD and considered to be Norway's capital until 1299, Bergen toward the end of the thirteenth century became one of the Hanseatic League's four most important cities. The trading activities and administration was located at the bay that forms the centre of Bergen, and the continuous quayside buildings of Bryggen are now on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The city suffered greatly when the Black Plague was introduced in Sept. 1349 by crew-members on Hansa ships and spread to the rest of the country by the following summer.
Bergen is renowned for its plentiful rainfallRain is a form of precipitation, as are snow, sleet, hail, and dew. Rain forms when separate drops of water fall to the Earth's surface from clouds. Not all rain reaches the surface, however; some evaporates while falling through dry air, a type of precip. In average, it rains two out of three days. Yearly average rainfall is 2250 mm (88 inches). Its longest period of uninterrupted rain in recent years was from January 3January 3 is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 362 days remaining (363 in leap years). Events 1496 Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tests a flying machine 1521 Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther. 1749 Benning Wentworth issu, 1990Events January January 3 Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces. January 7 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns. January 9 Lt Gen Bazilio Olara Okello The man who led the coup aginst Dr Apo to March 26March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (86th in leap years). There are 280 days remaining. Events 1026 Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. 1552 Guru Amar Das becomes the Third Sikh Guru 1636 Utrecht University is, 1990Events January January 3 Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces. January 7 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns. January 9 Lt Gen Bazilio Olara Okello The man who led the coup aginst Dr Apo. There are vending machines for umbrellas on some streets.
The University of Bergen is known for its strong marine biology and geology (petroleum) research. Recently the university was awarded three national centers of excellence in climate research, petroleum research and middle age studies. It is also home of the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration, a leading business school in Norway.
Industries in Bergen include deep sea shipping, fishing, academia, and services. The nearby Mongstad complex is the largest port in Norway, responsible for about 70% of all wet bulk.
Bergen has an international airport, FleslandFlesland airport is the airport in Bergen, Norway, located 19 km south of downtown. It was opened in 1955, and built with funds from NATO. It has functioned as a combined civil and military airport since it’s opening in 1955. Its current terminal was desi, and has a railway lineHardangervidda near Finse The Bergensbanen the railway between Bergen and Oslo in Norway is the highest mainline railway line in Europe and one of the most spectacular, crossing the Hardangervidda plateau at over 1300 meters (3900 feet) above sea level. to OsloOslo is the capital city of Norway, and has 518,929 inhabitants, which is 11. 4% of the total population in Norway. The conurbation extends into the surrounding county of Akershus and has a population of 801,028 (Jan. The urban municipality bykommune of O.
Bergen is also an important cultural centre in its region and in Norway, maybe best known for hosting the annual Bergen International Festival (Festspillene). Bergen was a European City of Culture in 2000. Other main cultural events includes Nattjazz and Ole Blues.
The local football team, S.K. Brann, plays in the Norwegian premier league ( 2004).
Ole Borneman Bull was born in Bergen in 1810. Ludvig Holberg was born there in 1684.The composer Edvard Grieg ( 1843- 1907) was born and died in Bergen.
Bergen has several sister_cities. They are