Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a northeastern German state on the Baltic Sea, formed in 1990 from the historic regions of Mecklenburg and Vorpommern.

Mecklenburg: Mecklenburg is a historic region in northeastern Germany, now mostly within Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is one of the two historic regions named in the state’s formation.
Baltic Sea: The Baltic Sea is a brackish inland sea in Northern Europe, connected to the North Sea by narrow straits. Its coastline defines the state’s northern edge and maritime character.
Tourism in Germany: Tourism in Germany is the travel industry serving domestic and international visitors across the country. Coastal resorts and lake districts make tourism a major part of the state economy.
Inner German border: The Inner German border was the fortified boundary between East and West Germany from 1949 to 1990. Its end opened the state’s post-reunification economy and mobility.
Vorpommern: Vorpommern is the western part of the historic region of Pomerania, largely within Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is the state’s other historic region and supplies its eastern identity.
Rügen: Rügen is Germany’s largest island, off the coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is the state’s largest island and a defining coastal landscape.
Rostock Port: Rostock Port is a major Baltic Sea port and ferry hub in northeastern Germany. It connects the state to Scandinavian and Baltic trade routes.
East German economy: The East German economy was the centrally planned system of the German Democratic Republic. Its restructuring after reunification strongly affected employment and industry in the state.
East Germany: East Germany was the German state officially known as the German Democratic Republic from 1949 to 1990. The state’s postwar predecessor was established within East Germany.
Mecklenburg Lake District: The Mecklenburg Lake District is a region of lakes and waterways in southern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Its glacial lakes shape the state’s inland geography and recreation.

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