Międzyzdroje
Międzyzdroje (pronounced ['mʲɛnd͡zɨˈzdrɔjɛ]; German: Misdroy), historically known as Misdroy in English, is a city and a seaside resort in northwestern Poland on the island of Wolin on the Baltic coast. The city is located in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, and is a seat of the Kamień County and the municipality of Międzyzdroje. In 2016, it was inhabited by around 5,500 people.
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Aerial view of Międzyzdroje with the beach and pier | |
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Coat of arms | |
Międzyzdroje | |
| Coordinates: 53°55′37″N 14°27′2″E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | Kamień |
| Gmina | Międzyzdroje |
| Established | 15th century |
| Town rights | 1945 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mateusz Bobek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.51 km2 (1.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 5,443 |
| • Density | 1,210/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 72-500 |
| Area code | +48 91 |
| Car plates | ZKA |
| Website | Międzyzdroje |
The town is often referred to as The Pearl of the Baltic. It is situated between wide sandy beaches with high cliffs and the forests of the Woliński National Park (which includes a bison reserve). Międzyzdroje has a spa climate and is rich in tourist services.
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