Vorpommern-Greifswald District, Administrative district in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany.
The Vorpommern-Greifswald district extends along the Baltic Sea coast with numerous lagoons, islands, and protected natural areas covering 3,927 square kilometers.
The district was established on September 4, 2011, through the merger of former districts following administrative reforms in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
The region contains numerous red brick Gothic churches and Hanseatic architecture, particularly in Greifswald, which maintains strong academic traditions through its university.
The district capital Greifswald connects to major German cities through regular train services and maintains extensive cycling infrastructure for local transportation.
The district includes research facilities like the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics and the Friedrich Loeffler Institute, contributing to scientific advancement.
Location: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Inception: September 4, 2011
Capital city: Greifswald
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
Website: https://www.kreis-vg.de/
Shares border with: Western Pomerania-Rügen District, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte District, Uckermark District
Website: https://kreis-vg.de
GPS coordinates: 53.76000,13.89000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 11:58
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