Gdansk, also known as Danzig, is a city in Poland located on the Baltic Sea. Synonyms for the name Gdansk include Danzig, Dantzig, Gdańsk, and Gedania. Danzig is historically known as the English name for the city and was the name used before World War II. Dantzig is a Germanized version of the same name and still used in Germany. Gdańsk is the official Polish name and the most commonly used name today. Gedania was a name given to the city by German rulers in the Middle Ages and was used for a short period of time. Whichever name you use, Gdansk is a beautiful city full of history and culture.