Hamburg

Name: Hamburg
Address: Central Europe, Germany

Central Europe, Germany

Germany

People from Hamburg are called:

Male/General:

Hamburger

Pronunciation:

/ˈhæmbɜːrɡər/

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,964,021 (2024 est.)
Country:: Germany
Region:: Central Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Hammaburg', meaning 'burg' (castle/fort) on the 'Hamma'. The exact meaning of 'Hamma' is uncertain, but the settlement was built by Emperor Charlemagne in AD 808.

About Hamburg

Second-largest city in Germany and major port city on the River Elbe.
Historic member of the Hanseatic League and important maritime trading center.
Germany's 'Gateway to the World' with one of Europe's largest ports.
Rich cultural scene with numerous theaters, museums, and the famous Reeperbahn entertainment district.
Important media and logistics center with significant shipbuilding and aerospace industries.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Berlin

289 km southeast

People are called:

Berliner

Copenhagen

329 km north

People are called:

Copenhagener

Amsterdam

441 km southwest

People are called:

Amsterdammer

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,964,021 (2024 est.)
Country:: Germany
Region:: Central Europe

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