Gdansk is a city in the region of Northern Poland. Gdansk is also known by the name of Danzing all over the world. It is one of the biggest cities in the country of Poland and has the sixth rank in Poland.
The city of Gdansk in Poland provides the most important sea harbor in the country. The seaport in Gdansk contributes a lot to the business and commerce of the country. The city of Gdansk is located in the southern part of the bay of Gdansk. The city of Gdansk in Poland along with the other neighboring towns and cities consists of the region of greater Gdansk. The population of the city of Gdansk is around458,053 people according to the latest Census. Gdansk city is considered to be the largest in the Province. The regional language of the Gdansk city is Kashubian or Gdansk.
The major rivers that flow through the city of Gdansk in Poland are the Motlawa River, the Lewinka river, and the Vistula River. The water of the river Vistula enables the irrigation of the major part of the agricultural land in Gdansk. The rivers of Gdansk contribute a lot to the sea trade and commerce of the country of Poland. The city of Gdansk has a very rich historical and cultural background. Surprisingly the history of Gdansk has always revolved around the rivers of the region.
The Gdansk city was inhabited by the Germans from 1792 and the following years till 1919. The Gdansk city had always been the center for sea trade in Poland and so it had been always a source of attraction to the invaders. This has led to numerous wars and battles in the city of Gdansk. Gdansk city is one of the leading cities in Poland that controls the economy of the country.