Wismar
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Wismar is a Hanseatic city located on the Bay of Wismar in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Founded around 1226 by Henry Borwin I, it became a significant port and member of the Hanseatic League. The city experienced Swedish rule from 1648 to 1803, a period celebrated annually.
Statistics
Area
41.72 km²
Population
44,022