Facts in brief:
Located on Pregolya River; formerly a major German naval base in East Prussia; residence of Teutonic Knights 15th cen. & later seat of dukes of Prussia; site of coronation of Frederick I 1701 & William I 1861; industries include engineering & papermaking.
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