Fribourg

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Fribourg

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Fribourg is the capital of the Swiss canton of the same name, situated on the river Sarine. It serves as a cultural bridge between the French and German-speaking regions of Switzerland. The city was founded in the 12th century by the Zähringen dynasty.

Statistics

Area

9.29 km²

Population

39,151

Location