Klaipėda
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Klaipėda is a Lithuanian city on the Baltic Sea coast, serving as the country's primary seaport. Historically known as Memel, it experienced rule by the Teutonic Order, Prussia, and Germany. The city's strategic port location on the Akmena-Danė river mouth contributed to its regional importance.
Statistics
Area
98.00 km²
Population
160,885