Świnoujście facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Świnoujście
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Voivodeship | West Pomeranian | ||
County | City County | ||
Established | 12th century | ||
Town rights | 1765 | ||
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• Total | 197.23 km2 (76.15 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | ||
Population
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• Total | 41,516 | ||
• Density | 210.495/km2 (545.180/sq mi) | ||
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Postal code |
72-600 to 72-612
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Area code(s) | +48 091 | ||
Car plates | ZSW | ||
Climate | Cfb | ||
Website | http://www.swinoujscie.pl/ |
Świnoujście (German: Swinemünde) is a town in Pomerania, northwestern Poland, with about 42,000 people (as of 2006[update]). It is situated on the Swina river, which flows into the Baltic Sea. In Świnoujście is the largest and longest beach in Poland. Świnoujście is also a health resort and has a modern harbour.
The port can handle of dry bulk and general cargo (especially coal, ore and chemical materials).
The ferry terminal (run by the Polish Baltic Shipping Company) provides ferry berths and facilities for passenger services to Sweden and Denmark. There are lines to Malmo in Sweden, Copenhagen and Ronne (Bornholm) in Denmark.
There are also facilities for deep-sea fishing, fish processing, and ship repair services.
Images for kids
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The river mouth of Świna at the Baltic Sea, separating the islands of Usedom (in the background) and Wolin (in the foreground). The city's name translates as "Świnamouth" both in Polish and German, akin to Dartmouth or Plymouth in English
See also
In Spanish: Świnoujście para niños