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Wismar (vĭs`mär), city (1994 pop. 53,149), Mecklenburg–West Pomerania, N central Germany, on the Baltic Sea. It is an industrial center and an oil and fishing port. Manufactures include metal products and refined sugar, and there are shipbuilding yards in the city. Wismar was (1256–1306) the residence of the princes of Mecklenburg and later became one of the most flourishing members of the Hanseatic League. Under the Peace of Westphalia (1648) the city passed to Sweden, but in 1803 Sweden pledged it to Mecklenburg-Schwerin with the privilege of recall within 100 years. In 1903, Sweden renounced all rights to the city. Wismar was badly damaged in World War II, but the medieval town center was left intact. There are several Gothic churches and many medieval houses. Wismar a port in NE Germany, on an inlet of the Baltic, in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania: shipbuilding industries. Pop.: 45 714 (2003 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Joe May and Officers James Wismar, Heather Tallent, Arnold Baynard and Travis Coffey. SIMI VALLEY _ After one taste, 2-year-old Parker Wismar decided to get down to business, even taking off his sunglasses to concentrate on the important thing in life: a sundae coated with candy sprinkles. P&O's joint venture container shipping company, P&O Nedlloyd, has an extensive presence in Germany, including five ships on order there, of which two are being built by Aker MTW Werft in Wismar. |
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