Sarpsborg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Sarpsborg, historically known as Borg, is a city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. Founded by King Olav Haraldsson in 1016, it served as an important Viking settlement. The city's coat of arms features a bear and castle, symbols linked to Earl Alv Erlingsson and the original fortress.
Statistics
Area
405.60 km²
Population
60,614