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Poland

country, Europe

Post-World War I and post-World War II boundary changes of the area of former East Prussia and its major towns.

East Prussia

former province, Germany

Pomerania

Pomerania

historical region, Europe

international airport in Poznań, Poland

Poznań

Poland

Historical map showing the unification of Germany by Prussia in the late 19th century. The map highlights in green the Kingdom of Prussia as of 1866, and in yellow the additional territories that formed the German Empire by 1871-1918, encompassing most of north-central Europe. Neighboring countries such as France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Switzerland are labeled, with major regions and states within the empire clearly marked.

Prussia

historic region, Europe