Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) is a German area state (Flächenländer) situated in northeast Germany.
The capital is Schwerin. Its largest cities are: Rostock, Schwerin, Neubrandenburg, Greifswald, Stralsund, Wismar, Güstrow, Waren (Müritz), Neustrelitz, Parchim
Area: 23,213 km2 (8,963 sq mi)
Population: 1,609,675