Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that is enclosed by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and the North and Central European Plain.
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Some of the key events about Baltic Sea

  • 1158
    The city of Lübeck was founded, becoming a major trading center on the Baltic Sea
  • 1362
    The Hanseatic League was formally established, promoting trade and cooperation among Baltic cities
  • 1362
    A massive storm surge known as the "Grote Mandrenke" (Great Drowning of Men) devastated the coastlines of the Baltic Sea, causing thousands of deaths
  • 1495
    A severe epidemic, possibly the "English sweating sickness", spread through the Baltic region, causing significant mortality
  • 1645
    The Treaty of Brömsebro was signed, ending conflicts between Sweden and Denmark-Norway
  • 1658
    The Baltic Sea froze over completely, allowing Swedish troops to march across the ice and invade Denmark
  • 1721
    The Treaty of Nystad ended the Great Northern War, reshaping the balance of power in the Baltic region
  • 1809
    The Finnish War concluded, leading to Finland's autonomy as a Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire
  • 1872
    A major storm surge flooded coastal areas around the Baltic Sea, causing extensive damage and loss of life
  • 1915-1918
    During World War I, the Baltic Sea became a theater of naval warfare, disrupting trade and causing loss of civilian and military lives
  • 1920
    The League of Nations established the Free City of Danzig, ensuring access to the Baltic Sea for Poland
  • 1941-1945
    World War II saw intense naval activity in the Baltic Sea, including the sinking of numerous ships and loss of life
  • 1945
    The sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff in the Baltic Sea resulted in one of the largest maritime disasters in history, with an estimated 9,000 deaths
  • 1952
    The Helsinki Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area was signed
  • 1960s-1980s
    Increased industrial pollution and agricultural runoff led to severe eutrophication and ecological damage in the Baltic Sea
  • 1974
    The first offshore wind farm in the world was installed in the Baltic Sea near Denmark
  • 1986
    The Chernobyl nuclear disaster resulted in radioactive contamination of parts of the Baltic Sea and surrounding areas
  • 1995
    The Baltic 21 initiative was launched to promote sustainable development in the Baltic Sea region
  • 2000
    The sinking of the MS Estonia in 1994 was officially declared as one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in the Baltic Sea, with 852 lives lost
  • 2004
    Eight Baltic Sea countries joined the European Union, fostering closer regional cooperation

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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