Strategic northwestern Polish city near the Baltic and German border

Major regional city with strong administrative, port, and alliance-support characteristics

Port activity, services, logistics, and cross-border trade support the city's economy

One of NATO's most important northeastern land-command cities through Multinational Corps Northeast

Regional political significance is amplified by major alliance command infrastructure

Moderate spiritual significance shaped by Catholic and regional traditions

Historic Pomeranian port city now central to northeastern NATO land-force coordination