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Euroregion Cieszyn Silesia ( pl, Euroregion Śląsk Cieszyński, cs, Euroregion Těšínské Slezsko) is one of the euroregions (transnational co-operation structures) between Poland and Czech Republic. It has area of 1741,34 km² and 658,224 inhabitants as of 2009. The largest cities are Jastrzębie Zdrój from Polish side and Havířov from Czech side. It was established on 22 April 1998.
It comprises a large part of the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia:
* in Poland: 12 municipalities of the Cieszyn County, 2 municipalities of the Bielsko County (gmina Jaworze, Jaworze and gmina Jasienica, Jasienica), 1 municipality in Wodzisław County (Gmina Godów, Godów) and Jastrzębie Zdrój (however, the last two are not part of Cieszyn Silesia).
* in the Czech Republic: 16 municipalities of the Karviná District and 27 municipalities in the eastern part of the Frýdek-Místek District;
Not the whole area of the historical Cieszyn Silesia region belongs to the euroregion, mainly Bielsko and gmina Czechowice-Dziedzice, Czechowice-Dziedzice and Frýdek, Frýdek-Místek, Frýdek with its surroundings, east of the Ostravice river, which belong to the Euroregion Beskydy.
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Euroregion Cieszyn Silesia ( pl, Euroregion Śląsk Cieszyński, cs, Euroregion Těšínské Slezsko) is one of the euroregions (transnational co-operation structures) between Poland and Czech Republic. It has area of 1741,34 km² and 658,224 inhabitants as of 2009. The largest cities are Jastrzębie Zdrój from Polish side and Havířov from Czech side. It was established on 22 April 1998.
It comprises a large part of the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia:
* in Poland: 12 municipalities of the Cieszyn County, 2 municipalities of the Bielsko County (gmina Jaworze, Jaworze and gmina Jasienica, Jasienica), 1 municipality in Wodzisław County (Gmina Godów, Godów) and Jastrzębie Zdrój (however, the last two are not part of Cieszyn Silesia).
* in the Czech Republic: 16 municipalities of the Karviná District and 27 municipalities in the eastern part of the Frýdek-Místek District;
Not the whole area of the historical Cieszyn Silesia region belongs to the euroregion, mainly Bielsko and gmina Czechowice-Dziedzice, Czechowice-Dziedzice and Frýdek, Frýdek-Místek, Frýdek with its surroundings, east of the Ostravice river, which belong to the Euroregion Beskydy.
Strategic goals of Euroregion
* wide development of the region * exchange of experience and information * support for culture, education and sport in the region * development of regional transport infrastructure * improvement of the security of citizens * tourism development * cooperation between schools and support for ecological initiativesSee also
* Olza (river) * Czantoria Wielka * Godów, Silesian VoivodeshipReferences
External links
Official homepage
Euregio-teschinensis
Euroregions of Poland Geography of the Czech Republic Cieszyn Silesia {{EU-stub