Durbe

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Durbe
 
City rights 1893
Location of Durbe within Latvia
Location 56°35′N, 21°22′E
Other names German: Durben
District Liepāja District
Area 1 km² (0 sq mi)
Population 424
Density 424 /km² (1,098 /sq mi)
Postal code LV-3440
Calling code +371 34
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Homepage of Durbe


Durbe (pronunciation (help·info)) was first noted in 1260, when the Battle of Durbe occurred near Lake Durbe. City rights were granted to Durbe in 1893 and confirmed in 1917. City Coat of arms was granted in 1925 - a silver apple tree. In Latvian folklore an apple tree is considered a magical source of youth and sympathy.

[edit] Notable people

Zigfrīds Anna Meierovics, Prime Minister of Latvia and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia.

[edit] See also

List of cities in Latvia

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