a circle in the government of Stettin in the Prussian province of Pomerania. It extends over 192 geographical square miles, and contains one city and 54 villages. In 1849 the number of inhabitants was 28,507. The land is level, with extensive woods, and about twenty freshwater lakes, the largest of which is Ahlbeckr. The feeding of cattle and growing of corn are the chief objects of agriculture; besides which some hops and tobacco, and much flax, are grown. The woods afford much profitable employment, and furnish charcoal to the iron-works in Pomerania. The capital of the circle is of the same name. It is situated on the river Peene, and is now without fortifications. In 1849 it contained three churches, three hospitals, 725 houses, and 9111 inhabitants. By means of the river it carries on some trade; and it has manufactures of cloth, hosiery, tobacco, snuff, and leather. Long. 13. 35. E. Lat. 53. 47. N.