Altmark

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See German tanker Altmark for the ship named after Altmark

The Altmark is a region in Germany, between Hamburg and Magdeburg, the northern third of Saxony-Anhalt (the districts of Altmarkkreis Salzwedel and Stendal).

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[edit] Geography

The region is rural and covered with forests. The most important towns are Salzwedel and Stendal.

[edit] Rivers and lakes

[edit] History

  • Treaty of Altmark in 1629

[edit] Transport

[edit] Road

  • Autobahn A14 (highway planned)
  • Federal Roads B71, B107, B188, B189, B190, B248

[edit] Rail

[edit] Towns

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