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about Molde

Molde is a city in the county of Møre og Romsdal, Norway, with 24,080 inhabitants as of July 1, 2004. Neighboring municipalities include Fræna, Aukra, Midsund, Vestnes, Rauma, Nesset, and Gjemnes.

Located on the Romsdalsfjord, Molde is known as the city of roses. It is county capital of Møre og Romsdal and host for the bishop of Møre.

The city has an airport at Årø, with regular flights to Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim. From 2004, there are also regular flights to Spain.

Molde has a small university college specialized in information sciences, transport economics and logistics, with education up to and including PhD.

The local newspaper is named Romsdals Budstikke. The local newspapers Romsdal Folkeblad and Fylket both went bankrupt in the late 20th century.

Two notable persons from Molde are politician Kjell Magne Bondevik and businessman Kjell Inge Røkke.

Molde history

Originating from the two major farms Reknes and Moldegård, a small port called Molde Fiære was formed, based on trade with timber and herring. In 1614 the town gained formal trading rights, and in 1742 cityhood. One third of the city, mostly wooden buildings and rose gardens, was destroyed in a fire January 21 and 22, 1916. A second fire struck when the Germans bombed the city in April 1940, destroying about two thirds of the city. The Germans were chasing the King, his government and gold reserves, which were fleeing, and thus stayed in Molde from April 22 to April 29, making Molde the capital of Norway for a week.

Near cities to Molde

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