Berne, Germany

Berne is a municipality of the district Wesermarsch in the state of Lower Saxony in Germany. It is on the left bank of the Weser, about 20 km east of Oldenburg, and 25 km northwest of Bremen.

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Coat of arms of
Location of Berne within Wesermarsch district
Coordinates: 53°11′N 8°29′E / 53.183°N 8.483°E / 53.183; 8.483Coordinates: 53°11′N 8°29′E / 53.183°N 8.483°E / 53.183; 8.483
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictWesermarsch
Subdivisions34 districts
Government
 • MayorHartmut Schierenstedt (Ind.)
Area
 • Total85.2 km2 (32.9 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2003-12-31)
 • Total7,256
 • Density85.16/km2 (220.57/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
27804
Vehicle registrationBRA
Websitewww.berne.de

Musician, producer and songwriter Dieter Bohlen was born in Berne.

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