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Fredrikstad used to have a large sawmill industry and was an important harbour for timber export, then later on shipbuilding, until the main yard was closed in 1988. The main industries are currently various chemical plants and other light industry. In 2005, Fredrikstad was the final host port for the Tall Ships' Race, attracting thousands to ...
It is centered on the cities of Fredrikstad and Sarpsborg, near the Swedish border. It is located at the end of the Glomma River. Municipality Population
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Sentrum is an administrative region in the city of Fredrikstad, Norway. The name "Sentrum" means central, but the region itself includes several areas far away from the city centre itself. Neighbourhoods in Sentrum are: The city centre, Trosvik, Trara, Cicignon, Lisleby, Holmen and Ambjørnrød
Each municipality has its own governmental leaders: the mayor (ordfører or ordførar ()) and the municipal council (kommunestyre).The mayor is the executive leader. The municipal council is the deliberative and legislative body of the municipality and it is the highest governing body in the municipality.
Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg is an urban area in Norway consisting of the twin cities Sarpsborg and Fredrikstad, in addition to several smaller towns in between and on the outside of the core of the cities. The development of the region has progressed so far that Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg now is considered one urban area.
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