Vorpommern-Greifswald facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vorpommern-Greifswald
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | |
| Capital | Greifswald | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3,927 km2 (1,516 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2010-12-31)
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| • Total | 245,733 | |
| • Density | 62.575/km2 (162.069/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | VG, ANK, GW, PW, SBG, UEM, WLG Greifswald: HGW |
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| Website | www.kreis.vg.de | |
Vorpommern-Greifswald is a district in the eastern part of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a state in Germany. A district is like a large county or region that helps manage local services and communities. Its capital city is Greifswald. This area is known for its beautiful nature, including many lakes and the famous island of Usedom.
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Exploring the Geography of Vorpommern-Greifswald
This district is home to many lovely lakes. These lakes are important for the local environment and offer places for people to enjoy nature.
Lakes and Waterways
Some of the notable lakes in the district include Putzarer See, which is one of the largest, and Großer Mützelburger See. Many other smaller lakes like Berliner See and Demenzsee also dot the landscape. These lakes are important habitats for wildlife and provide beautiful scenery.
The Island of Usedom
The district also includes part of the island of Usedom. This island is a popular vacation spot, famous for its sandy beaches and charming coastal towns. Usedom also has its own collection of lakes and natural areas.
Understanding Towns and Communities
Vorpommern-Greifswald is made up of several towns and many smaller communities. These places are organized in different ways to help manage local life and services.
Major Towns in the District
Some of the larger towns in Vorpommern-Greifswald are called Amt-free towns. This means they manage their own local affairs without being part of a larger administrative group called an Amt.
- Anklam
- Greifswald
- Pasewalk
- Strasburg
- Ueckermünde
There is also one Amt-free municipality:
- Heringsdorf
How Communities are Organized: The Ämter
Many smaller towns and villages in the district are grouped together into administrative units called Ämter. An Amt helps these smaller communities work together on things like public services and local government. Each Amt has a main town where its offices are located.
Some examples of these Ämter include:
- Am Peenestrom: This Amt includes towns like Wolgast.
- Am Stettiner Haff: Here you'll find places like Eggesin.
- Anklam-Land: This group includes communities around the town of Anklam.
- Jarmen-Tutow: With its seat in Jarmen.
- Landhagen: The main town here is Neuenkirchen.
- Löcknitz-Penkun: This Amt includes Löcknitz and Penkun.
- Lubmin: Centered around the town of Lubmin.
- Peenetal/Loitz: With its seat in Loitz.
- Torgelow-Ferdinandshof: This Amt includes Torgelow.
- Uecker-Randow-Tal: Its main office is in Pasewalk.
- Usedom-Nord: This Amt covers the northern part of Usedom island, including Zinnowitz.
- Usedom-Süd: This covers the southern part of Usedom island, including the town of Usedom.
- Züssow: With its seat in Züssow.
Images for kids
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Map showing the different municipalities and towns in Vorpommern-Greifswald.
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A map showing the Szczecin agglomeration, which includes some municipalities in Vorpommern-Greifswald.
See also
In Spanish: Pomerania Occidental-Greifswald para niños
