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What was Gdynia called in the past?
The former name of Gdynia was Gdina or Gdina Gdini, derived from the Kashubian term "mokra dolina" (wet valley). The first mentions of this settlement appear in documents from the 13th century. For many years, Gdynia was a small fishing village. After Poland regained independence in 1918, during the interwar period, the construction of a modern port began, transforming the settlement into a rapidly developing city. In 1926, Gdynia was granted city rights, becoming one of the most important ports on the Baltic. During World War II, Gdynia was renamed Gotenhafen by the Germans and served as a strategic military port. After the war, the city regained its Polish name and continued its development.
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