Kongsberg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Kongsberg originated as a mining town in 1624 under King Christian IV of Denmark-Norway, focusing on silver extraction. It developed a unique urban culture influenced by German mining traditions due to a large influx of German engineers. Today, Kongsberg is a center for high-tech industry and home to Norway's largest defence contractor.
Statistics
Area
793.09 km²
Population
29,169