Sandnes is a city and municipality in Rogaland, Norway.
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10 Facts About Sandnes
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On 1 January 1965, the city and municipality of Sandnes was merged with the municipality of Høyland and parts of the municipalities of Høle and Hetland .
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The ceramic Sandnes cuckoo is an ocarina or simple flute which was made by the potteries in Sandnes and used to advertise their products.
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From Stavanger and Sandnes it is approximately one hour by car to alpine and skiing resorts.
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All municipalities in Norway, including Sandnes, are responsible for primary education, outpatient health services, senior citizen services, unemployment and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads.
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Municipal council of Sandnes is made up of 49 representatives that are elected to four-year terms.
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Sandnes is known as Norway's bicycle city, mainly due to the fact that the bicycle manufacturer Øglænd DBS was situated here for decades.
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Sandnes was formerly known as the pottery town of Norway – due to the important ceramics industry based on the extensive occurrence of clay in the surroundings.
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Sandnes is known for its Rugby League team, Sandnes Raiders which has supplied the Norwegian national team with players.
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