Emden is a county-level city at the mouth of the Ems in the North Sea and the largest city in East Frisia.. The inhabitants are called Emderinnen or Emder.. The adjective is also like this: for example Emder Rathaus or Emder Matjes..

The city originated as a Frisian trading place around the year 800 and until today has been characterized by its seaport.. In the past century it was the basis for the settlement of larger industrial companies such as the Nordseewerke and the Volkswagenwerk..
Since 1973, the city is Fachhochschule location..

One of the most well-known Emders is Henry Nannen, who was editor of Stern for many years.. He donated the {§§LINK:www.kunsthalle-emden.de: Kunsthalle to his hometown..

Emden is also known as the birthplace of the comedian Otto Waalkes and Karl Dall, who have strongly influenced the proverbial Ostfriesenwitz through their work.. In particular, ´Otto´ has helped his hometown through films and music albums to greater notoriety..

Here is more info about {§§LINK:www.emden.de: Emden}

     
   
     
     
     
 


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