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Potsdam
Potsdam is the capital of Brandenburg and borders Berlin. The town has a population of about 190,000 (2024). It is widely known for its palaces and landscape as a World Heritage Site.
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UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
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Germany · Population: 185K · Calling code: +49
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