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Sommertunn is the capital and largest city of Westland. Sommertunn is located in central south Sommersett, and covers an area of 167km2, with a population of 503,978. Sommertunn's old town is listed as one of UNESCO's world heritage sites. Sommertunn is ranked a global city, and is listed in the top 10 of the world's most digital cities.

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  • Sommertunn is the capital and largest city of Westland. Sommertunn is located in central south Sommersett, and covers an area of 167km2, with a population of 503,978. Sommertunn's old town is listed as one of UNESCO's world heritage sites. Sommertunn is ranked a global city, and is listed in the top 10 of the world's most digital cities.
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  • Sommertunn is the capital and largest city of Westland. Sommertunn is located in central south Sommersett, and covers an area of 167km2, with a population of 503,978. Sommertunn's old town is listed as one of UNESCO's world heritage sites. Sommertunn is ranked a global city, and is listed in the top 10 of the world's most digital cities. The history of Sommertunn dates back to the Anglo-Saxon era, when it was an important political and commercial centre and served as the capital of Wessex sometime between the 6th and 8th centuries. The importance of the town declined during the 8th century as the capital of Wessex was moved in Winncester. In the 10th century however, when Wessex became independant and became known as Westland the cpaital was move to back to Sommertunn, making it once again the political, cultural and commercial centre of the region. During the 18th and 19th centuries Sommertunn became increasingly urbanised, much of the industrial activity was kept out of the city due to difficult transport links during the Industrial Revolution, however despite this, Sommertunn became a financial and commerce centre instead. In the beginning of the 20th century, the city's development became to accelerate as technological advancements and wealth were held in Sommertunn. In 1913, the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of the Republic occured. The new republic kept the city as its capital. Throughout the 20th century Sommertunn established itself as a capital of politics, culture and business in Europe. Sommertunn was the European Capital of Culture for 2007.
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