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56e83bdf37bdd419002c44bc | What two languages have the possibility for significant mutual intelligibility? | Italian and Spanish | [
"Dialect\n\nFor example, the Italian and French words for various foods, some family relationships, and body parts are very similar to each other, yet most of those words are completely different in Spanish. Italian \"avere\" and \"essere\" as auxiliaries for forming compound tenses are used similarly to French \"a... |
56e83bdf37bdd419002c44bd | Along with foods and family relationships, what sorts of words are similar in French and Italian? | body parts | [
"Dialect\n\nFor example, the Italian and French words for various foods, some family relationships, and body parts are very similar to each other, yet most of those words are completely different in Spanish. Italian \"avere\" and \"essere\" as auxiliaries for forming compound tenses are used similarly to French \"a... |
56e83bdf37bdd419002c44be | When forming compound tenses in Spanish, what auxiliary is no longer used? | sere | [
"Dialect\n\nFor example, the Italian and French words for various foods, some family relationships, and body parts are very similar to each other, yet most of those words are completely different in Spanish. Italian \"avere\" and \"essere\" as auxiliaries for forming compound tenses are used similarly to French \"a... |
56e83cb337bdd419002c44c4 | What language could all Western languages be considered dialects of? | Interlingua | [
"Dialect\n\nOne language, Interlingua, was developed so that the languages of Western civilization would act as its dialects. Drawing from such concepts as the international scientific vocabulary and Standard Average European, linguists[who?] developed a theory that the modern Western languages were actually dialec... |
56e83cb337bdd419002c44c5 | Researchers at what organization study and develop Interlingua? | International Auxiliary Language Association | [
"Dialect\n\nOne language, Interlingua, was developed so that the languages of Western civilization would act as its dialects. Drawing from such concepts as the international scientific vocabulary and Standard Average European, linguists[who?] developed a theory that the modern Western languages were actually dialec... |
56e83cb337bdd419002c44c6 | What was the nationality of high school students who learned Interlingua in a notable linguistic experiment? | Swedish | [
"Dialect\n\nOne language, Interlingua, was developed so that the languages of Western civilization would act as its dialects. Drawing from such concepts as the international scientific vocabulary and Standard Average European, linguists[who?] developed a theory that the modern Western languages were actually dialec... |
56e83cb337bdd419002c44c7 | Along with Italian and Spanish, what language could Swedish Interlingua learners translate? | Portuguese | [
"Dialect\n\nOne language, Interlingua, was developed so that the languages of Western civilization would act as its dialects. Drawing from such concepts as the international scientific vocabulary and Standard Average European, linguists[who?] developed a theory that the modern Western languages were actually dialec... |
56e83cb337bdd419002c44c8 | Along with Standard Average European, from what concept was Interlingua derived? | the international scientific vocabulary | [
"Dialect\n\nOne language, Interlingua, was developed so that the languages of Western civilization would act as its dialects. Drawing from such concepts as the international scientific vocabulary and Standard Average European, linguists[who?] developed a theory that the modern Western languages were actually dialec... |
56e85f6300c9c71400d77667 | Where is Bern located? | Switzerland | [
"Bern\n\nThe city of Bern or Berne (German: Bern, pronounced [bɛrn] ( listen); French: Berne [bɛʁn]; Italian: Berna [ˈbɛrna]; Romansh: Berna [ˈbɛrnɐ] (help·info); Bernese German: Bärn [b̥æːrn]) is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to by the Swiss as their (e.g. in German) Bundesstadt, or \"federal city... |
56e85f6300c9c71400d77669 | How many municiplaities are in Bern? | 36 | [
"Bern\n\nThe city of Bern or Berne (German: Bern, pronounced [bɛrn] ( listen); French: Berne [bɛʁn]; Italian: Berna [ˈbɛrna]; Romansh: Berna [ˈbɛrnɐ] (help·info); Bernese German: Bärn [b̥æːrn]) is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to by the Swiss as their (e.g. in German) Bundesstadt, or \"federal city... |
56e85f6300c9c71400d7766a | Bern is the capitol of which canton? | Canton of Bern | [
"Bern\n\nThe city of Bern or Berne (German: Bern, pronounced [bɛrn] ( listen); French: Berne [bɛʁn]; Italian: Berna [ˈbɛrna]; Romansh: Berna [ˈbɛrnɐ] (help·info); Bernese German: Bärn [b̥æːrn]) is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to by the Swiss as their (e.g. in German) Bundesstadt, or \"federal city... |
56e85f6300c9c71400d7766b | Where does Bern rank in population in Switzerland? | second | [
"Bern\n\nThe city of Bern or Berne (German: Bern, pronounced [bɛrn] ( listen); French: Berne [bɛʁn]; Italian: Berna [ˈbɛrna]; Romansh: Berna [ˈbɛrnɐ] (help·info); Bernese German: Bärn [b̥æːrn]) is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to by the Swiss as their (e.g. in German) Bundesstadt, or \"federal city... |
56e85fee00c9c71400d77671 | What is the official language of Bern? | German | [
"Bern\n\nThe official language of Bern is (the Swiss variety of Standard) German, but the main spoken language is the Alemannic Swiss German dialect called Bernese German."
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56e860fd00c9c71400d77674 | Where is the UNESCO World Heritage Site? | centre of Bern | [
"Bern\n\nIn 1983 the historic old town in the centre of Bern became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bern is ranked among the world’s top ten cities for the best quality of life (2010)."
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56e860fd00c9c71400d77675 | Where does Bern rank for top cities for the best quality of life? | top ten | [
"Bern\n\nIn 1983 the historic old town in the centre of Bern became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bern is ranked among the world’s top ten cities for the best quality of life (2010)."
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56e860fd00c9c71400d77676 | When did the centre of Bern become the UNESCO World Heritage Site? | 1983 | [
"Bern\n\nIn 1983 the historic old town in the centre of Bern became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bern is ranked among the world’s top ten cities for the best quality of life (2010)."
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56e861d000c9c71400d7767b | What animal is on the seal and coat of arms of Bern? | bear | [
"Bern\n\nThe etymology of the name Bern is uncertain. According to the local legend, based on folk etymology, Berchtold V, Duke of Zähringen, the founder of the city of Bern, vowed to name the city after the first animal he met on the hunt, and this turned out to be a bear. It has long been considered likely that t... |
56e861d000c9c71400d7767c | What live animals did they keep in the Bärengraben? | bears | [
"Bern\n\nThe etymology of the name Bern is uncertain. According to the local legend, based on folk etymology, Berchtold V, Duke of Zähringen, the founder of the city of Bern, vowed to name the city after the first animal he met on the hunt, and this turned out to be a bear. It has long been considered likely that t... |
56e861d000c9c71400d7767d | What is the earliest that they kept live bears in the Bärengraben? | 1440s. | [
"Bern\n\nThe etymology of the name Bern is uncertain. According to the local legend, based on folk etymology, Berchtold V, Duke of Zähringen, the founder of the city of Bern, vowed to name the city after the first animal he met on the hunt, and this turned out to be a bear. It has long been considered likely that t... |
56e8629c37bdd419002c44ce | When was the earliest evidnce of settlement in the city centre? | 12th century | [
"Bern\n\nNo archaeological evidence that indicates a settlement on the site of today′s city centre prior to the 12th century has been found so far. In antiquity, a Celtic oppidum stood on the Engehalbinsel (peninsula) north of Bern, fortified since the 2nd century BC (late La Tène period), thought to be one of the ... |
56e8629c37bdd419002c44cf | What era was there a Gallo-Roman vicus on the same site? | Roman era | [
"Bern\n\nNo archaeological evidence that indicates a settlement on the site of today′s city centre prior to the 12th century has been found so far. In antiquity, a Celtic oppidum stood on the Engehalbinsel (peninsula) north of Bern, fortified since the 2nd century BC (late La Tène period), thought to be one of the ... |
56e8629c37bdd419002c44d0 | What is the name of the Bern zinc tablet? | Brenodor | [
"Bern\n\nNo archaeological evidence that indicates a settlement on the site of today′s city centre prior to the 12th century has been found so far. In antiquity, a Celtic oppidum stood on the Engehalbinsel (peninsula) north of Bern, fortified since the 2nd century BC (late La Tène period), thought to be one of the ... |
56e8629c37bdd419002c44d1 | When was the settlement in Bumpliz close to the medieval city? | Early Middle Ages | [
"Bern\n\nNo archaeological evidence that indicates a settlement on the site of today′s city centre prior to the 12th century has been found so far. In antiquity, a Celtic oppidum stood on the Engehalbinsel (peninsula) north of Bern, fortified since the 2nd century BC (late La Tène period), thought to be one of the ... |
56e8630337bdd419002c44d6 | The medieval city is a foundation of what family? | Zähringer | [
"Bern\n\nThe medieval city is a foundation of the Zähringer ruling family, which rose to power in Upper Burgundy in the 12th century. According to 14th century historiography (Cronica de Berno, 1309), Bern was founded in 1191 by Berthold V, Duke of Zähringen."
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56e8630337bdd419002c44d7 | When did the Zahringer ruling family rise to power? | 12th century | [
"Bern\n\nThe medieval city is a foundation of the Zähringer ruling family, which rose to power in Upper Burgundy in the 12th century. According to 14th century historiography (Cronica de Berno, 1309), Bern was founded in 1191 by Berthold V, Duke of Zähringen."
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56e8630337bdd419002c44d8 | Where did the Zahringer ruling family rise to power? | Upper Burgundy | [
"Bern\n\nThe medieval city is a foundation of the Zähringer ruling family, which rose to power in Upper Burgundy in the 12th century. According to 14th century historiography (Cronica de Berno, 1309), Bern was founded in 1191 by Berthold V, Duke of Zähringen."
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56e8630337bdd419002c44d9 | What year was Bern founded? | 1191 | [
"Bern\n\nThe medieval city is a foundation of the Zähringer ruling family, which rose to power in Upper Burgundy in the 12th century. According to 14th century historiography (Cronica de Berno, 1309), Bern was founded in 1191 by Berthold V, Duke of Zähringen."
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56e8630337bdd419002c44da | Who founded Bern? | Berthold V, Duke of Zähringen | [
"Bern\n\nThe medieval city is a foundation of the Zähringer ruling family, which rose to power in Upper Burgundy in the 12th century. According to 14th century historiography (Cronica de Berno, 1309), Bern was founded in 1191 by Berthold V, Duke of Zähringen."
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56e8638c37bdd419002c44e0 | what year did Bern join the Swiss Confederacy? | 1353 | [
"Bern\n\nIn 1353 Bern joined the Swiss Confederacy, becoming one of the eight cantons of the formative period of 1353 to 1481. Bern invaded and conquered Aargau in 1415 and Vaud in 1536, as well as other smaller territories; thereby becoming the largest city-state north of the Alps, by the 18th century comprising m... |
56e8638c37bdd419002c44e1 | How many cantons were there between 1353 to 1481? | 8 | [
"Bern\n\nIn 1353 Bern joined the Swiss Confederacy, becoming one of the eight cantons of the formative period of 1353 to 1481. Bern invaded and conquered Aargau in 1415 and Vaud in 1536, as well as other smaller territories; thereby becoming the largest city-state north of the Alps, by the 18th century comprising m... |
56e8638c37bdd419002c44e3 | What year did Bern invade Aargau? | 1415 | [
"Bern\n\nIn 1353 Bern joined the Swiss Confederacy, becoming one of the eight cantons of the formative period of 1353 to 1481. Bern invaded and conquered Aargau in 1415 and Vaud in 1536, as well as other smaller territories; thereby becoming the largest city-state north of the Alps, by the 18th century comprising m... |
56e8638c37bdd419002c44e4 | What is the largest city-state north of the Alps? | Bern | [
"Bern\n\nIn 1353 Bern joined the Swiss Confederacy, becoming one of the eight cantons of the formative period of 1353 to 1481. Bern invaded and conquered Aargau in 1415 and Vaud in 1536, as well as other smaller territories; thereby becoming the largest city-state north of the Alps, by the 18th century comprising m... |
56e8648f37bdd419002c44ea | What river was the city near? | River Aare | [
"Bern\n\nThe city grew out towards the west of the boundaries of the peninsula formed by the River Aare. The Zytglogge tower marked the western boundary of the city from 1191 until 1256, when the Käfigturm took over this role until 1345. It was, in turn, succeeded by the Christoffelturm (formerly located close to t... |
56e8648f37bdd419002c44eb | What was the name of the tower that was the western boundary? | Zytglogge | [
"Bern\n\nThe city grew out towards the west of the boundaries of the peninsula formed by the River Aare. The Zytglogge tower marked the western boundary of the city from 1191 until 1256, when the Käfigturm took over this role until 1345. It was, in turn, succeeded by the Christoffelturm (formerly located close to t... |
56e8648f37bdd419002c44ec | What tower took over after Zytglogge? | Käfigturm | [
"Bern\n\nThe city grew out towards the west of the boundaries of the peninsula formed by the River Aare. The Zytglogge tower marked the western boundary of the city from 1191 until 1256, when the Käfigturm took over this role until 1345. It was, in turn, succeeded by the Christoffelturm (formerly located close to t... |
56e8648f37bdd419002c44ee | What did the big and small Schanze protect? | the whole area of the peninsula | [
"Bern\n\nThe city grew out towards the west of the boundaries of the peninsula formed by the River Aare. The Zytglogge tower marked the western boundary of the city from 1191 until 1256, when the Käfigturm took over this role until 1345. It was, in turn, succeeded by the Christoffelturm (formerly located close to t... |
56e8653c37bdd419002c44f4 | What year was there a huge fire? | 1405 | [
"Bern\n\nAfter a major blaze in 1405, the city's original wooden buildings were gradually replaced by half-timbered houses and subsequently the sandstone buildings which came to be characteristic for the Old Town. Despite the waves of pestilence that hit Europe in the 14th century, the city continued to grow: mainl... |
56e8653c37bdd419002c44f5 | What was destroyed in the fire? | the city's original wooden buildings | [
"Bern\n\nAfter a major blaze in 1405, the city's original wooden buildings were gradually replaced by half-timbered houses and subsequently the sandstone buildings which came to be characteristic for the Old Town. Despite the waves of pestilence that hit Europe in the 14th century, the city continued to grow: mainl... |
56e8668737bdd419002c44fe | What year was Bern occupied by French troops? | 1798 | [
"Bern\n\nBern was occupied by French troops in 1798 during the French Revolutionary Wars, when it was stripped of parts of its territories. It regained control of the Bernese Oberland in 1802, and following the Congress of Vienna of 1814, it newly acquired the Bernese Jura. At this time, it once again became the la... |
56e8668737bdd419002c44ff | Why were French troops in Bern? | French Revolutionary Wars | [
"Bern\n\nBern was occupied by French troops in 1798 during the French Revolutionary Wars, when it was stripped of parts of its territories. It regained control of the Bernese Oberland in 1802, and following the Congress of Vienna of 1814, it newly acquired the Bernese Jura. At this time, it once again became the la... |
56e8668737bdd419002c4500 | When did Bern regain control of Bernese Oberland? | 1802 | [
"Bern\n\nBern was occupied by French troops in 1798 during the French Revolutionary Wars, when it was stripped of parts of its territories. It regained control of the Bernese Oberland in 1802, and following the Congress of Vienna of 1814, it newly acquired the Bernese Jura. At this time, it once again became the la... |
56e8668737bdd419002c4501 | What new territory was aquired in 1814? | Bernese Jura. | [
"Bern\n\nBern was occupied by French troops in 1798 during the French Revolutionary Wars, when it was stripped of parts of its territories. It regained control of the Bernese Oberland in 1802, and following the Congress of Vienna of 1814, it newly acquired the Bernese Jura. At this time, it once again became the la... |
56e8668737bdd419002c4502 | When did the canton of Jura seceed? | 1979 | [
"Bern\n\nBern was occupied by French troops in 1798 during the French Revolutionary Wars, when it was stripped of parts of its territories. It regained control of the Bernese Oberland in 1802, and following the Congress of Vienna of 1814, it newly acquired the Bernese Jura. At this time, it once again became the la... |
56e86dc299e8941900975dfc | What congresses were held in Bern? | First and Second Internationals | [
"Bern\n\nA number of congresses of the socialist First and Second Internationals were held in Bern, particularly during World War I when Switzerland was neutral; see Bern International."
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56e86dc299e8941900975dfd | In World War I, what side was Switzerland on? | Switzerland was neutral | [
"Bern\n\nA number of congresses of the socialist First and Second Internationals were held in Bern, particularly during World War I when Switzerland was neutral; see Bern International."
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56e86f5b99e8941900975e04 | What percent of the populatin of Bern resident foreigners? | 30% | [
"Bern\n\nThe city's population rose from about 5,000 in the 15th century to about 12,000 by 1800 and to above 60,000 by 1900, passing the 100,000 mark during the 1920s. Population peaked during the 1960s at 165,000, and has since decreased slightly, to below 130,000 by 2000. As of October 2015, the resident populat... |
56e8701b99e8941900975e0b | Where is Bern located? | the Swiss plateau in the Canton of Bern | [
"Bern\n\nBern lies on the Swiss plateau in the Canton of Bern, slightly west of the centre of Switzerland and 20 km (12 mi) north of the Bernese Alps. The countryside around Bern was formed by glaciers during the most recent Ice Age. The two mountains closest to Bern are Gurten with a height of 864 m (2,835 ft) and... |
56e8701b99e8941900975e0c | What helped form the Bern countryside? | glaciers | [
"Bern\n\nBern lies on the Swiss plateau in the Canton of Bern, slightly west of the centre of Switzerland and 20 km (12 mi) north of the Bernese Alps. The countryside around Bern was formed by glaciers during the most recent Ice Age. The two mountains closest to Bern are Gurten with a height of 864 m (2,835 ft) and... |
56e8701b99e8941900975e0e | What is the tallest mountain closests to Bern? | Bantiger | [
"Bern\n\nBern lies on the Swiss plateau in the Canton of Bern, slightly west of the centre of Switzerland and 20 km (12 mi) north of the Bernese Alps. The countryside around Bern was formed by glaciers during the most recent Ice Age. The two mountains closest to Bern are Gurten with a height of 864 m (2,835 ft) and... |
56e870a999e8941900975e13 | What peninsula is Bern located on? | Aare | [
"Bern\n\nThe city was originally built on a hilly peninsula surrounded by the River Aare, but outgrew natural boundaries by the 19th century. A number of bridges have been built to allow the city to expand beyond the Aare."
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56e870a999e8941900975e15 | What was built to help Bern grow bigger than the peninula? | bridges | [
"Bern\n\nThe city was originally built on a hilly peninsula surrounded by the River Aare, but outgrew natural boundaries by the 19th century. A number of bridges have been built to allow the city to expand beyond the Aare."
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56e870a999e8941900975e16 | What century did Bern outgrow the peninsula? | 19th century | [
"Bern\n\nThe city was originally built on a hilly peninsula surrounded by the River Aare, but outgrew natural boundaries by the 19th century. A number of bridges have been built to allow the city to expand beyond the Aare."
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56e8711499e8941900975e1b | What type of ground was Bern built on? | uneven ground. | [
"Bern\n\nBern is built on very uneven ground. There is an elevation difference of several metres between the inner city districts on the Aare (Matte, Marzili) and the higher ones (Kirchenfeld, Länggasse)."
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56e8711499e8941900975e1c | What is the elevation difference between the inner cities and the other cities? | several metres | [
"Bern\n\nBern is built on very uneven ground. There is an elevation difference of several metres between the inner city districts on the Aare (Matte, Marzili) and the higher ones (Kirchenfeld, Länggasse)."
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56e8711499e8941900975e1d | Which city is higher, Matte or Langgasse? | Länggasse | [
"Bern\n\nBern is built on very uneven ground. There is an elevation difference of several metres between the inner city districts on the Aare (Matte, Marzili) and the higher ones (Kirchenfeld, Länggasse)."
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56e871f40b45c0140094cc9d | What is 33.6% of the land in Bern? | forested | [
"Bern\n\nBern has an area, as of 2009[update], of 51.62 square kilometers (19.93 sq mi). Of this area, 9.79 square kilometers (3.78 sq mi) or 19.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while 17.33 square kilometers (6.69 sq mi) or 33.6% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 23.25 square kilometers (8.98 sq mi) or 45.... |
56e871f40b45c0140094cc9f | When was the last time the area of Bern was measured? | 2009 | [
"Bern\n\nBern has an area, as of 2009[update], of 51.62 square kilometers (19.93 sq mi). Of this area, 9.79 square kilometers (3.78 sq mi) or 19.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while 17.33 square kilometers (6.69 sq mi) or 33.6% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 23.25 square kilometers (8.98 sq mi) or 45.... |
56e8733699e8941900975e21 | How does the government of Bern operate? | as a collegiate authority. | [
"Bern\n\nThe City Council (Gemeinderat) constitutes the executive government of the City of Bern and operates as a collegiate authority. It is composed of five councilors (German: Gemeinderat/-rätin), each presiding over a directorate (Direktion) comprising several departments and bureaus. The president of the exec... |
56e8733699e8941900975e22 | How many councilors are there? | five | [
"Bern\n\nThe City Council (Gemeinderat) constitutes the executive government of the City of Bern and operates as a collegiate authority. It is composed of five councilors (German: Gemeinderat/-rätin), each presiding over a directorate (Direktion) comprising several departments and bureaus. The president of the exec... |
56e8733699e8941900975e23 | Who is Bern's mayor, or Stadtprasident? | Alexander Tschäppät | [
"Bern\n\nThe City Council (Gemeinderat) constitutes the executive government of the City of Bern and operates as a collegiate authority. It is composed of five councilors (German: Gemeinderat/-rätin), each presiding over a directorate (Direktion) comprising several departments and bureaus. The president of the exec... |
56e8733699e8941900975e24 | How after are the elections? | every four years. | [
"Bern\n\nThe City Council (Gemeinderat) constitutes the executive government of the City of Bern and operates as a collegiate authority. It is composed of five councilors (German: Gemeinderat/-rätin), each presiding over a directorate (Direktion) comprising several departments and bureaus. The president of the exec... |
56e8733699e8941900975e25 | Where is the executive body held? | in the Erlacherhof | [
"Bern\n\nThe City Council (Gemeinderat) constitutes the executive government of the City of Bern and operates as a collegiate authority. It is composed of five councilors (German: Gemeinderat/-rätin), each presiding over a directorate (Direktion) comprising several departments and bureaus. The president of the exec... |
56e874800b45c0140094cca8 | Who has the majority of the seats in Bern's City Council? | left parties | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2015, Bern's City Council is made up of two representatives of the SP (Social Democratic Party, of whom one is also the mayor), and one each of CVP (Christian Democratic Party), GB (Green Alliance of Berne), and FDP (FDP.The Liberals), giving the left parties a majority of three out of five seats. Th... |
56e874800b45c0140094cca9 | What party also had the mayor as of 2015? | Social Democratic Party | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2015, Bern's City Council is made up of two representatives of the SP (Social Democratic Party, of whom one is also the mayor), and one each of CVP (Christian Democratic Party), GB (Green Alliance of Berne), and FDP (FDP.The Liberals), giving the left parties a majority of three out of five seats. Th... |
56e874800b45c0140094ccaa | What is the Christian Democratic Party also known as? | CVP | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2015, Bern's City Council is made up of two representatives of the SP (Social Democratic Party, of whom one is also the mayor), and one each of CVP (Christian Democratic Party), GB (Green Alliance of Berne), and FDP (FDP.The Liberals), giving the left parties a majority of three out of five seats. Th... |
56e874d50b45c0140094ccaf | Who holds the legislative power? | The City Parliament | [
"Bern\n\nThe City Parliament (de: Stadtrat, fr: Conseil de ville) holds legislative power. It is made up of 80 members, with elections held every four years. The City Parliament decrees regulations and by-laws that are executed by the City Council and the administration. The delegates are selected by means of a sys... |
56e874d50b45c0140094ccb0 | How many members are part of the City Parliament? | 80 | [
"Bern\n\nThe City Parliament (de: Stadtrat, fr: Conseil de ville) holds legislative power. It is made up of 80 members, with elections held every four years. The City Parliament decrees regulations and by-laws that are executed by the City Council and the administration. The delegates are selected by means of a sys... |
56e874d50b45c0140094ccb1 | How often are elections held for the City Parliament? | every four years. | [
"Bern\n\nThe City Parliament (de: Stadtrat, fr: Conseil de ville) holds legislative power. It is made up of 80 members, with elections held every four years. The City Parliament decrees regulations and by-laws that are executed by the City Council and the administration. The delegates are selected by means of a sys... |
56e875710b45c0140094ccb7 | Are the sessions of City Parliament private or public? | public | [
"Bern\n\nThe sessions of the City Parliament are public. Unlike members of the City Council, members of the City Parliament are not politicians by profession, and they are paid a fee based on their attendance. Any resident of Bern allowed to vote can be elected as a member of the City Parliament. The parliament hol... |
56e87b7a0b45c0140094ccc2 | Which party has the absolute majority of the seats? | left parties | [
"Bern\n\nThe last regular election of the City Parliament was held on 25 November 2012 for the mandate period (German: Legislatur, French: la législature) from 2013 to 2016. Currently the City Parliament consist of 23 members of the Social Democratic Party (SP/PS), 11 Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC), 8 Green Allianc... |
56e87b7a0b45c0140094ccc3 | How many seats are there? | 46 | [
"Bern\n\nThe last regular election of the City Parliament was held on 25 November 2012 for the mandate period (German: Legislatur, French: la législature) from 2013 to 2016. Currently the City Parliament consist of 23 members of the Social Democratic Party (SP/PS), 11 Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC), 8 Green Allianc... |
56e87b7a0b45c0140094ccc4 | Which specific party has the most members in the City Parliament? | Social Democratic Party | [
"Bern\n\nThe last regular election of the City Parliament was held on 25 November 2012 for the mandate period (German: Legislatur, French: la législature) from 2013 to 2016. Currently the City Parliament consist of 23 members of the Social Democratic Party (SP/PS), 11 Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC), 8 Green Allianc... |
56e87bde99e8941900975e2b | What is the population of Bern? | 140,634 | [
"Bern\n\nBern has a population of 140,634 people and 34% of the population are resident foreign nationals. Over the 10 years between 2000 and 2010, the population changed at a rate of 0.6%. Migration accounted for 1.3%, while births and deaths accounted for −2.1%."
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56e87bde99e8941900975e2c | What percent of the population are resident foreign nationals? | 34% | [
"Bern\n\nBern has a population of 140,634 people and 34% of the population are resident foreign nationals. Over the 10 years between 2000 and 2010, the population changed at a rate of 0.6%. Migration accounted for 1.3%, while births and deaths accounted for −2.1%."
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56e87bde99e8941900975e2d | What was the population change from 2000 and 2010? | .6% | [
"Bern\n\nBern has a population of 140,634 people and 34% of the population are resident foreign nationals. Over the 10 years between 2000 and 2010, the population changed at a rate of 0.6%. Migration accounted for 1.3%, while births and deaths accounted for −2.1%."
] |
56e87bde99e8941900975e2e | What counted for more of the population change? | births and deaths | [
"Bern\n\nBern has a population of 140,634 people and 34% of the population are resident foreign nationals. Over the 10 years between 2000 and 2010, the population changed at a rate of 0.6%. Migration accounted for 1.3%, while births and deaths accounted for −2.1%."
] |
56e87c2d99e8941900975e33 | What is the main lanuage of Bern? | German | [
"Bern\n\nMost of the population (as of 2000[update]) speaks German (104,465 or 81.2%) as their first language, Italian is the second most common (5,062 or 3.9%) and French is the third (4,671 or 3.6%). There are 171 people who speak Romansh."
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56e87c2d99e8941900975e34 | What is the second most common language? | Italian | [
"Bern\n\nMost of the population (as of 2000[update]) speaks German (104,465 or 81.2%) as their first language, Italian is the second most common (5,062 or 3.9%) and French is the third (4,671 or 3.6%). There are 171 people who speak Romansh."
] |
56e87c2d99e8941900975e36 | What percent of the population speaks German? | 81.2% | [
"Bern\n\nMost of the population (as of 2000[update]) speaks German (104,465 or 81.2%) as their first language, Italian is the second most common (5,062 or 3.9%) and French is the third (4,671 or 3.6%). There are 171 people who speak Romansh."
] |
56e87d480b45c0140094ccc9 | What did the city decide again? | having twinned cities | [
"Bern\n\nThe city council of the city of Bern decided against having twinned cities except for a temporary (during the UEFA Euro 2008) cooperation with the Austrian city Salzburg"
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56e87d480b45c0140094ccca | When did they have a temporary twinned city? | during the UEFA Euro 2008 | [
"Bern\n\nThe city council of the city of Bern decided against having twinned cities except for a temporary (during the UEFA Euro 2008) cooperation with the Austrian city Salzburg"
] |
56e87d480b45c0140094cccb | What was the twinning city with Bern in 2008? | Salzburg | [
"Bern\n\nThe city council of the city of Bern decided against having twinned cities except for a temporary (during the UEFA Euro 2008) cooperation with the Austrian city Salzburg"
] |
56e87d480b45c0140094cccc | What country is Salzburg in? | Austrian | [
"Bern\n\nThe city council of the city of Bern decided against having twinned cities except for a temporary (during the UEFA Euro 2008) cooperation with the Austrian city Salzburg"
] |
56e87dae0b45c0140094ccd2 | How many Swiss men live in Bern? | 35.4% | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2008[update], the population was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. The population was made up of 44,032 Swiss men (35.4% of the population) and 15,092 (12.1%) non-Swiss men. There were 51,531 Swiss women (41.4%) and 13,726 (11.0%) non-Swiss women. Of the population in the municipality, 39,008 or about 30.... |
56e87dae0b45c0140094ccd4 | What percent of the population is born somewhere else in Switzerland? | 20.1% | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2008[update], the population was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. The population was made up of 44,032 Swiss men (35.4% of the population) and 15,092 (12.1%) non-Swiss men. There were 51,531 Swiss women (41.4%) and 13,726 (11.0%) non-Swiss women. Of the population in the municipality, 39,008 or about 30.... |
56e87dae0b45c0140094ccd5 | What percent were born outside of Switzerland? | 21.6% | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2008[update], the population was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. The population was made up of 44,032 Swiss men (35.4% of the population) and 15,092 (12.1%) non-Swiss men. There were 51,531 Swiss women (41.4%) and 13,726 (11.0%) non-Swiss women. Of the population in the municipality, 39,008 or about 30.... |
56e87ebf99e8941900975e3b | What percent of the population are 19 years old and under? | 15.1% | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2000[update], children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 15.1% of the population, while adults (20–64 years old) make up 65% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 19.9%."
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56e87ebf99e8941900975e3c | What percent of the population are between 20-64? | 65% | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2000[update], children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 15.1% of the population, while adults (20–64 years old) make up 65% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 19.9%."
] |
56e87ebf99e8941900975e3d | What percent of the population are over 64 years old? | 19.9% | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2000[update], children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 15.1% of the population, while adults (20–64 years old) make up 65% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 19.9%."
] |
56e87ebf99e8941900975e3e | What age group has most of the population included? | adults | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2000[update], children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 15.1% of the population, while adults (20–64 years old) make up 65% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 19.9%."
] |
56e87f7f0b45c0140094ccdb | How many people were single in Bern in 2000? | 59,948 | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2000[update], there were 59,948 people who were single and never married in the municipality. There were 49,873 married individuals, 9,345 widows or widowers and 9,468 individuals who are divorced."
] |
56e87f7f0b45c0140094ccdc | How many people were married in Bern in 2000? | 49,873 | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2000[update], there were 59,948 people who were single and never married in the municipality. There were 49,873 married individuals, 9,345 widows or widowers and 9,468 individuals who are divorced."
] |
56e87f7f0b45c0140094ccdd | How many people were widows or widowers in Bern in 2000? | 9,468 | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2000[update], there were 59,948 people who were single and never married in the municipality. There were 49,873 married individuals, 9,345 widows or widowers and 9,468 individuals who are divorced."
] |
56e87f7f0b45c0140094ccde | Where there more married or single people in Bern in 2000? | single | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2000[update], there were 59,948 people who were single and never married in the municipality. There were 49,873 married individuals, 9,345 widows or widowers and 9,468 individuals who are divorced."
] |
56e8800d0b45c0140094cce4 | What is the average of people per household in Bern? | 1.8 persons | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2000[update], there were 67,115 private households in the municipality, and an average of 1.8 persons per household. There were 34,981 households that consist of only one person and 1,592 households with five or more people. In 2000[update], a total of 65,538 apartments (90.6% of the total) were perm... |
56e8800d0b45c0140094cce5 | How many households have 5 or more people living in them? | 1,592 | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2000[update], there were 67,115 private households in the municipality, and an average of 1.8 persons per household. There were 34,981 households that consist of only one person and 1,592 households with five or more people. In 2000[update], a total of 65,538 apartments (90.6% of the total) were perm... |
56e8800d0b45c0140094cce6 | What percentage of the apartment homes in Bern were occupied in 2000? | 90.6% | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2000[update], there were 67,115 private households in the municipality, and an average of 1.8 persons per household. There were 34,981 households that consist of only one person and 1,592 households with five or more people. In 2000[update], a total of 65,538 apartments (90.6% of the total) were perm... |
56e8800d0b45c0140094cce7 | What percent of apartments are seasonal apartments? | 7.4% | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2000[update], there were 67,115 private households in the municipality, and an average of 1.8 persons per household. There were 34,981 households that consist of only one person and 1,592 households with five or more people. In 2000[update], a total of 65,538 apartments (90.6% of the total) were perm... |
56e880ec99e8941900975e43 | What was the average price to rent an average apartment in Bern? | 1108.92 Swiss francs | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2003[update] the average price to rent an average apartment in Bern was 1108.92 Swiss francs (CHF) per month (US$890, £500, €710 approx. exchange rate from 2003). The average rate for a one-room apartment was 619.82 CHF (US$500, £280, €400), a two-room apartment was about 879.36 CHF (US$700, £400, €5... |
56e880ec99e8941900975e46 | What was the vacancy rate for Bern in 2010? | .45% | [
"Bern\n\nAs of 2003[update] the average price to rent an average apartment in Bern was 1108.92 Swiss francs (CHF) per month (US$890, £500, €710 approx. exchange rate from 2003). The average rate for a one-room apartment was 619.82 CHF (US$500, £280, €400), a two-room apartment was about 879.36 CHF (US$700, £400, €5... |
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