- Silesia - Wikipedia
Silesia is split into two main subregions, Lower Silesia in the west and Upper Silesia in the east Situated along the Oder River, with the Sudeten Mountains extending across the southern border, Silesia is a heavily industrialised region rich in mineral and natural resources
- Silesia | Poland, Map, History, Facts | Britannica
Silesia, historical region that is now in southwestern Poland Silesia was originally a Polish province, which became a possession of the Bohemian crown in 1335, passed with that crown to the Austrian Habsburgs in 1526, and was taken by Prussia in 1742
- Silesia - New World Encyclopedia
The overwhelming majority of the population of Lower Silesia was by then German-speaking and many were Lutheran, while rural Upper Silesia spoke mostly Slavic languages and adhered to Roman Catholicism
- Silesia: A Brief Overview - Princeton University
Silesia is the region along the upper part of the Odra River, bordered by the Sudetes in the west and the Carpathians in the south, but with no clear natural boundary with Greater Poland in the north or with Lesser Poland in the east
- ABOUT SILESIA
The region of Upper Silesia [Oberschlesien], which after the referendum of 1921, remained in Germany, and in 1945 became part of Poland, is known today as the Śląsk Opolski [Opole Silesia]
- Silesia - Nomads Travel Guide
Silesia is a dynamic region known for its rich industrial heritage and vibrant urban centers Historically a powerhouse of mining and manufacturing, the area has evolved into a blend of modern industry and cultural revival
- History of Cultural Influences | WSC Global
Silesia's fate was shaped by the influences of Bohemia, Poland, Austria, and Germany Changing hands repeatedly, it absorbed unique elements from each culture, crafting its own distinct identity
- Silesians - Encyclopedia. com
The name "Silesia" refers to a large, lozenge-shaped region in central Europe, mainly in the upper basin of the Oder River, which lies to the northeast of the Sudetic Mountains
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