Świnoujście
Świnoujście [ɕfʲinɔˈui̯ɕt͡ɕɛ] (13px listen) (German: [Swinemünde] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help)) is a town in Pomerania, northwestern Poland, with about 42,000 people (as of 2006[update]). It is 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.
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| Coordinates: 53°55′N 14°15′E / 53.917°N 14.250°E | |
| Country | 22x20px Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | City County |
| Established | 12th century |
| Town rights | 1765 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Joanna Agatowska |
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| • Total | 197.23 km2 (76.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • 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 |
| Car plates | ZSW |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | http://www.swinoujscie.pl/ |
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.
Świnoujście Media
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Świnoujście Lighthouse is Poland's tallest lighthouse, and one of the tallest such structures in the world.
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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
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Trade Port Swinoujscie, Poland
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Świnoujście Tunnel connecting the islands of Wolin and Usedom
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Sailor marina in Świnoujście
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Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven
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Jerzy Hausner is a Polish politician and economist.
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Historic seaside-resort architecture in Świnoujście
Colourful historic tenement houses at Piłsudskiego Street
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Other websites
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- Official website of Świnoujście (in English, Polish, and German)
- Tourist Information for Swinemünde (in German and Polish)
