Neustrelitz, capital of the grand-duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, pleasantly situated in a hilly district, between two lakes, 62 miles NNW. of Berlin. Founded in 1733, it is built in the form of an eight-rayed star, and contains the ducal palace, with magnificent gardens. Pop. 9366.
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Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 7: Maltebrun to Pearson, p. 449
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