Bergen, North Holland

(population: 31,738 in 2004) is a municipality and town in the north-western Netherlands, in the province of North Holland.

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Municipality - Town - Netherlands - North Holland

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The municipality covers an area of 119.83 km² (of which 22.66 km² water). Its relative nearness to the North Sea makes it a popular destination for tourists, especially Germans from the heavily industrialized Ruhr Area. In 2001, the municipality was expanded to include the former municipalities of Egmond and Schoorl.

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Km² - North Sea - Ruhr Area - 2001 - Egmond - Schoorl

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The town of Bergen is the home of the European School, Bergen.

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The municipality of Bergen also consists the following towns, villages and townships: Aagtdorp, Bergen aan Zee, Bregtdorp, Camperduin, Catrijp, Egmond aan den Hoef, Egmond aan Zee, Egmond-Binnen, Groet, Hargen, Schoorl, Schoorldam.

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Aagtdorp - Bergen aan Zee - Bregtdorp - Camperduin - Catrijp - Egmond aan den Hoef - Egmond aan Zee - Egmond-Binnen - Groet - Hargen - Schoorl - Schoorldam

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See also: Count of Egmont.

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