Potsdam

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Potsdam

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Potsdam serves as the capital of Brandenburg, situated within the Berlin/Brandenburg Metropolitan Region. Historically, it was a key residence for Prussian kings and German Emperors until 1918, embodying Enlightenment ideals. The Potsdam Conference of 1945, held here, significantly shaped post-war Germany.

Statistics

Area

188.26 km²

Population

187,119

Location