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'''Dokka''' is the administrative centre of [[Nordre Land]] municipality, [[Norway]]. Its population (2005) is 2,796. In 2002, Dokka celebrated its centenary. {{Oppland-geo-stub}} |
'''Dokka''' is the administrative centre of [[Nordre Land]] municipality, [[Norway]]. Its population (2005) is 2,796. In 2002, Dokka celebrated its centenary. {{Oppland-geo-stub}} |
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The centre is named after the river Dokka. The name of the river is derived from the [[Old Norse]] word ''dökk'' f 'hollow, depression'. |
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Revision as of 21:45, 19 December 2008
Dokka is the administrative centre of Nordre Land municipality, Norway. Its population (2005) is 2,796. In 2002, Dokka celebrated its centenary.
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The name
The centre is named after the river Dokka. The name of the river is derived from the Old Norse word dökk f 'hollow, depression'.