Question 1

What is Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

Accepted Answer

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is the north-eastern federal state with 1.6 million inhabitants — renowned for its Baltic Sea coast and lake district.

Question 2

What is the state capital?

Accepted Answer

Schwerin is the state capital with around 96,000 inhabitants — famous for the fairy-tale Schwerin Castle situated on an island.

Question 3

What is the Baltic Sea coast?

Accepted Answer

The 350 km Baltic Sea coast featuring Rügen, Usedom, Hiddensee and Fischland-Darß-Zingst is Germany's most popular holiday destination.

Question 4

What is the Mecklenburg Lake District?

Accepted Answer

The 'Land of 1,000 Lakes' with the Müritz (Germany's largest inland lake) is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Question 5

What is the island of Rügen?

Accepted Answer

Rügen is Germany's largest island, featuring the famous chalk cliffs, seaside resorts such as Binz and Jasmund National Park.

Question 6

Which towns are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

Accepted Answer

The old towns of Stralsund and Wismar are UNESCO World Heritage Sites — testimonies to brick Gothic architecture and the Hanseatic era.

Question 7

What is the economy like?

Accepted Answer

Tourism is the most important economic sector. Maritime industries, healthcare and renewable energy also play significant roles.

Question 8

Which universities are there?

Accepted Answer

The universities of Rostock and Greifswald rank among Northern Europe's oldest (founded 1419 and 1456 respectively).

Question 9

What is the history?

Accepted Answer

The region was part of the Duchy of Mecklenburg and Swedish Pomerania. After 1990 it was reformed from former East German administrative districts.

Question 10

What are the main attractions?

Accepted Answer

Highlights include Schwerin Castle, the chalk cliffs of Rügen, seaside resorts, the Hanseatic city of Rostock and the Müritz.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Schwerin