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Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe that lies mostly within Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic and Germany. Its area is approximately 40,000 km2 (15,400 sq mi), and the population is estimated at 8,000,000. Silesia is split into two main subregions, Lower Silesia in the west and Upper Silesia in the east.
Silesia (Polish: Śląsk; German: Schlesien; Latin: Silesia; Silesian: Ślůnsk) is a historical region of Poland. From 1742 to 1945 , it was a province in the east of Prussia and later Germany . In 1945, all of Poland was occupied by the Soviet Red Army .
Jul 4, 2017 · Here are 11 highlights to kick-start a tour of Lower Silesia. Click through our gallery to see some of the region’s most beautiful sights. 1. Wrocław. With beautiful fairytale architecture and ...
