Schwerin

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Schwerin?Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
2. How many people live in Schwerin?Approximately 96,000 inhabitants
3. What is the capital of Schwerin?Capital of the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
4. What language do people speak in Schwerin?German
5. When was Schwerin built?First mentioned in 1018; granted city rights in 1160
6. What is Schwerin known for?Schwerin Palace (Schweriner Schloss), numerous lakes, historic Old Town (Altstadt) and Schelfstadt

Mecklenburg Lake Plateau: A large, glacially formed region in northeastern Germany characterized by numerous lakes and rolling hills.
House of Mecklenburg: A historical ruling dynasty of Slavic origin that governed various Mecklenburg states for centuries.
State Parliament: The legislative body of a German state, responsible for making laws and overseeing the government.