Bergheim
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Bergheim is a town in western Germany that serves as the administrative center of the Rhein-Erft-Kreis district in North Rhine-Westphalia. As the capital of its district, it functions as an important local government hub for the region.
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Bergheim ( German pronunciation: [ˈbɛʁkhaɪm] ; Ripuarian: Berchem) is a German town, 22 km west of Cologne and the capital of the Rhein-Erft-Kreis (district). The town's Niederaußem district is one of the most important suppliers for energy from lignites in Europe.
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