Berkanowo
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Village | |
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Coordinates: 53°49′N 15°34′E / 53.817°N 15.567°E | |
Country | Poland |
Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
County | Świdwin |
Gmina | Gmina Świdwin |
Berkanowo [bɛrkaˈnɔvɔ] (German Berkenow) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Świdwin, within Świdwin County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 14 kilometres (9 mi) west of Świdwin and 79 km (49 mi) north-east of the regional capital Szczecin.
Before 1945 the area was part of Germany. Following World War II the native German populace was expelled and replaced by Poles. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.
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Coordinates: 53°49′N 15°34′E / 53.817°N 15.567°E
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